Burnham confirmed as leader of UK’s governing Labour Party, headed for PM

Andy Burnham, a left-leaning former mayor of Manchester, has been elected leader of the UK's governing Labour Party and will become prime minister on Monday. He promised to restore hope, unite the country, and counter the challenge from populist Reform UK. Burnham paid tribute to outgoing PM Keir Starmer, whose support plummeted amid wars and a cost of living crisis.