Andy Burnham positioned to take over as UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham is set to lead the UK as prime minister, having gained the support of 322 out of 403 Labour MPs, effectively blocking other candidates from entering the race. Following the departure of Keir Starmer, Burnham is expected to be sworn in by July 20. He has pledged a "circuit breaker" strategy that prioritizes local power, boosting the economy, and overhauling public services.