# What to know about new UK PM Andy Burnham’s agenda as he faces lawmakers

https://mins.news/en/item/40664

- France 24, 2026-09-01 15:39 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/what-to-know-about-the-new-uk-pm-s-agenda-as-he-faces-lawmakers

> Since taking office on July 20, Andy Burnham has toured the UK promising renewed national optimism after Keir Starmer’s downbeat two-year tenure. Following an unusually long gap caused by the summer recess, Burnham is now set to face lawmakers for the first time and outline his agenda.

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