Andy Burnham set to become Britain’s prime minister after being named Labour Party Leader - The Globe and Mail

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At a time of political upheaval and economic stagnation, Andy Burnham will on Monday become the seventh prime minister in a decade.

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Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday

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Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday BBC‘He knows what he thinks': how ready is Andy Burnham to become PM?

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The GuardianOpinion | The King of the North Won't Save Britain

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More than seven in ten people back North Sea oil and gas over imports, polling shows.

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Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to change course on the North Sea as it emerged 71 per cent of people believed "the UK should produce as much as it can from its own waters, rather than relying on imports from abroad".

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Just eight per cent of the 2,050 adults polled by Opinium said it did not matter where our oil and gas came from.

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Almost half (49 per cent) believed the UK should follow Norway's lead and allow new exploration licences, which are banned under the Labour administration.

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A: Just eight per cent of the 2,050 adults polled by Opinium said it did not matter where our oil and gas came from.

B: Almost half (49 per cent) believed the UK should follow Norway's lead and allow new exploration licences, which are banned under the Labour administration.

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Summary: Andy Burnham is set to become Britain's prime minister after being named Labour Party Leader, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. Why It Matters: This development signals a potential change of direction for British politics and could impact economic policies and energy policy. The incoming leader faces challenges such as managing cabinet appointments ahead