UK Prime Minister Resigns
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation after two years in office, stating he will remain until a successor is chosen. Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Manchester, is widely expected to succeed Starmer as the leader of the Labour Party and likely next Prime Minister.
Tinubu congratulates UK's new Prime Minister, seeks stronger bilateral ties
- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the UK's new Prime Minister. - Tinubu expressed optimism that Nigeria and the UK would deepen their strategic partnership under Burnham's leadership. - The Nigerian president looks forward to expanding cooperation and engaging with Burnham on bilateral and multilateral platforms.
New UK Prime Minister Burnham Purges Starmer Allies, Vows Cost-of-Living Focus
- Andy Burnham became the UK's new prime minister, vowing a "one-team approach" while purging allies of his predecessor. - He announced a tax cut on domestic electricity bills, funded by scrapping a d…
From defence uplift to national care service, Andy Burnham faces question of funding
- Newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to detail funding for his policy pledges, including removing VAT from electricity bills and increasing defense spending. - Burnham aims to …
Bold pledges, upbeat mood mark Andy Burnham's first day as UK leader
- Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham began his term with a focus on tackling homelessness and a more informal leadership style. - Burnham pledged to end rough sleeping and announced an immediat…
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham cuts household electricity tax
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a cut in household electricity taxes, removing VAT from October 1. - This measure aims to provide financial relief to millions of households during the winte…
Tinubu congratulates UK’s new Prime Minister, seeks stronger bilateral ties
- President Bola Tinubu congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. - Tinubu expressed confidence in deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening the stra…