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Andy Burnham has become the new leader of the British Labour Party and is expected to take over as the UK’s prime minister.

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has officially become the new leader of the British Labour Party. He is expected to take over as the UK’s prime minister on Monday, when Sir Keir Starmer will step down after spending two years in the role. We hear from a Labour MP, who’s supportive of Burnham, about what the new leader’s foreign policies might be.Also in the programme: China hits back at US President Donald Trump as he accuses the country of interfering in the 2020 presidential election; and a new Japanese law upholds the country’s ban on female monarchs. (Photo: Andy Burnham speaks after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the UK's next Prime Minister, 17th July 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Henry Nicholls)

People in this episode

Host: Salai Dawtcemsang

Guest: Labour MP

Topics covered

• politics
• leadership
• foreign policy
• elections
• monarchy
• international relations

Keywords

• Andy Burnham
• British Labour Party
• Sir Keir Starmer
• Donald Trump
• China
• 2020 election
• Japanese law
• female monarchs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British Labour Party

Places: China, Greater Manchester, Japan

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