The former mayor of Greater Manchester was the only contender in the center-left party's leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who was forced out by a rebellion within his party.

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LONDON, July 17 — Britain’s ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country’s next prime minister, at a special...