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Andy Burnham takes over as UK prime minister, calls for 'new political model'
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham assumed power Monday morning, vowing to move authority away from London as his new government confronts economic strain, political instability and potential friction with Washington. Burnham said: 'We will change politics, to make it more collaborative, more about problem-solving than point scoring.' Burnham said: 'I am acutely conscious that I am the sixth person in the last 10 years to walk up this street.' Starmer, outgoing, said: 'As I now pass the baton to Andy Burnham, I wish him every success.'