How Andy Burnham Becomes Britain’s New Prime Minister

The New York Times | July 17, 2026, 12:01 a.m. | Original
Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Here’s how everything is expected to play out.
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