Andy Burnham Is Poised to Become Britain’s Leader. His Ascent Was Years in the Making.

The New York Times | July 16, 2026, 9:36 p.m. | Original
Andy Burnham is set to become the leader of the Labour Party and Britain’s 59th prime minister. His path to 10 Downing Street included a pivotal nearly decade-long stint as mayor of Greater Manchester.
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