International🌐 Available in EnglishSeptember 2, 2026
Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes his House of Commons debut as UK leader
France 24
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced British lawmakers in the House of Commons for the first time since taking office six weeks ago, navigating economic challenges and regional conflicts. He pledges to revive the economy, reduce the cost of living crisis, and redistribute power from London to Britain's regions.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy, ease the cost of living and oversee a radical redistribution of power from London to Britain's regions. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr Martin Farr, Senior Lecturer in British Contemporary History at Newcastle University.