Tag: Andy Burnham
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First foreign trip by new British Prime is to Ukraine as relations with Russia continue to sour
The new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, is visiting Ukraine today on his first foreign trip since taking office, in what appears to be a clear signal that he intends to continue his predecessors’ policy of strong British support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had already visited the United Kingdom on July 27, becoming…
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Burnham hosts Zelensky in Portsmouth and pronounces his support for Ukraine
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Portsmouth in a public and explicit show of support for the Ukrainian leader and his nation. Prime Minister Burnham used the visit to assert that he would continue his predecessor’s strong support for Ukraine and told the Ukrainian president that he had “his full…
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New British Prime Minister announces end of rough sleeping as his immediate priority: new cabinet rolled-out
The new British Prime Minister succeeding Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham has announced that ending rough sleeping will be his immediate priority as he enters office. He said he has a ten-year plan but will be rolling out immediate measures to address cost-of-living. John Healey, who previously resigned as Defence Secretary over lack of defence funding…
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UK Press says Prime Minister is set to resign following Andy Burnham by-election win
The British press is reporting that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to resign following Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election this week. The British Prime Minister has been under heavy pressure to step down and make way for a Labour leadership contest after a major defeat for Labour in last month’s local elections.…
