How new PM Andy Burnham will change UK's international role

Andy Burnham’s political stage has so far been limited to the Manchester region in northern England. There he spent nine years as the city’s mayor, earning himself the nickname “King of the North.” Under his leadership, the local economy grew faster than the national average while poverty declined in the city’s inner districts. Burnham has cultivated an approachable image. He is often seen wearing dark T-shirts and jeans, with simple black-framed glasses that look more functional than fashionable. His relaxed manner and quick wit have made him popular across northern England, where he recently won a parliamentary by-election by a landslide, securing a seat […]...

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