Britain's seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are making large gains.

Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the new leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, and will become the country's seventh prime minister in a decade of extraordinary political…

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The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street in London after taking office on Monday. [Isabel Infantes / REUTERS]

Andy Burnham promises unity and tangible improvements as he steps into the UK premiership amid pressing challenges and cabinet uncertainties.