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Who is Andy Burnham - the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? | BBC Newscast

2026-07-17 News & Politics
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Today, Andy Burnham is set to become Prime Minister - but who is he? And, how did he get here? Adam and Chris are joined by special correspondent Judith Moritz and Burnham’s close friend Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City Region Mayor, to look back at his life and career. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Top Comments (10)

@xXOverHaulXx 2026-07-17

Would be surprised if his term lasted longer than this video

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@BlackDotDot 2026-07-17

He's Keir Starmer dressed as Andy Burnham.

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@Mark-g5n6x 2026-07-18

You should know - BBC. It's the leader of the party you suck up to

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@SuperclassesbyLMsir 2026-07-18

Very nice

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@Xfg4637-h5p 2026-07-17

So hold on, in your country, a nobody off the street can get elected by 20000 people, and then immediately become the most powerful politician in the country, with absolutely no general election? 😂 What a clown show!

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@petercossington2370 2026-07-17

cant watch this drivel

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@nappybiscuit 2026-07-17

How long will it be before this prime minister decides to resign?

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@GrandpaVince 2026-07-17

How do the BBC not know who he is?

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@Cascadiana 2026-07-17

Adam’s cynicism denies every one of Burnham’s IRL actions😢

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@auro1986 2026-07-17

he is who will be replaced again by somebody bbc selects in near future

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