Burnham Set to Lead UK as Markets Weigh His Economic Stakes
Labour leader Andy Burnham is poised to become the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade, with King Charles expected to appoint him and markets watching his inaugural policy stance. Trump praised Burnham’s plan to accelerate North Sea oil exploration, while analysts warn the new PM faces questions on funding potential spending, social care reforms, and possible tax changes such as inheritance and council tax, all while trying to stay within fiscal rules.
