Burnham sets out 'new path' for Britain, vows to seek consensus on ties with EU, according to France 24

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Burnham sets out 'new path' for Britain, vows to seek consensus on ties with EU, according to France 24.

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The 56-year-old former mayor of Manchester – in office for just 10 weeks – choked back tears as he spoke about his late father and detailed his long-term ambitions to establish free social care… — France 24
It comes as the UK economy, like many European countries, is weighed down by insipid growth and soaring borrowing costs — France 24
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised greater public control over essential services Tuesday as he vowed to reverse decades of privatisation and rebuild Britain during an emotional first speech as… — France 24
Burnham has re-energised the centre-left party since MPs parachuted him into Downing Street in July ending Keir Starmer's two-year premiership, dominated by numerous domestic policy missteps and infighting — France 24
The prime minister must also find billions of pounds for the UK's defence to meet NATO commitments — France 24
Burnham sets out 'new path' for Britain, vows to seek consensus on ties with EU — France 24

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