Behind Burnham's rhetoric of hope lies a government whose key appointments point to continuity, not transformation

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…

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]

Burnham, who oozes a desperate desire to be liked, will lead a government focused on good vibes and the fantasy of a mythical paradise lost

As the UK prepares for its seventh prime minister in a decade, questions swirl over who will be in Andy Burnham's cabinet and what will be on his policy agenda. #EuropeNews

As the UK prepares for its seventh prime minister in a decade, questions swirl over who will be in Andy Burnham's cabinet and what will be on his policy agenda. #EuropeNews

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

The prospect of Burnham, considered more left-leaning than Starmer, replacing the incumbent prime minister sent jitters through bond markets earlier this year.

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday promised to set out a 10-year-plan for Britain, to ease the cost of living crisis and outlined policy goals including an end to…

Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and new leader of the Labour Party, became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade Monday...

Burnham's first challenge will be the choice of his Cabinet team and especially his finance minister. Friction in this axis of government has brought down previous administrations.

'I know people at home are fed up with politics. I hear you': This was Andy Burnham's message as he became Prime Minister

Editorial: The prime minister's brutal clearout of his predecessor's cabinet has shown he can wield the knife. Now, he must prove he can chart a different course for Britain

New prime minister says government must ‘do better’ to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economy

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor's loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and…

It marks the end of a remarkable return to frontline politics for a man who was mayor of Greater Manchester just over a month ago.

The new Prime Minister has promised unity and stability for the UK, including economic proposals designed to tackle the cost of living crisis

The former Manchester mayor becomes the country’s seventh prime minister in 10 years

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham presided over the first meeting of his cabinet, appointing political allies to key positions.

Andy Burnham opened his first Cabinet meeting as Prime Minister yesterday with a solemn appeal for loyalty.

By the time I arrived at Downing Street on Monday morning, the narrow street was already packed with journalists, photographers and broadcasters awaiting the transfer of power…