Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham has officially become the new prime minister, receiving congratulatory messages from various world leaders. In one of his initial calls, Mr Burnham spoke with US President Donald Trump, who commented on the new prime minister's perceived liberalism and potential backing for North Sea oil and gas drilling. European Union leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, expressed their desire for strengthened EU-UK relations under Mr Burnham's leadership. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also extended their congratulations. International leaders highlighted the importance of continued cooperation, shared values, and addressing global challenges alongside the United Kingdom. In fullAndy Burnham latest: Reeves and Lammy sacked as PM’s cabinet reshuffle takes shapeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The former mayor of Manchester’s entry into Downing Street will mark the climax of a steep ascent for a politician who until last month wasn’t even an MP. | World News

The United Kingdom's new prime minister, Labour's Andy Burnham, began shaping his government with a cabinet reshuffle and a series of socially oriented announcements, hours after…

Andy Burnham is the UK’s new prime minister – here’s what he said in his first speech