Andy Burnham is expected to become the United Kingdom's next prime minister after receiving overwhelming support in the Labour Party leadership contest. The former mayor of Greater Manchester returned to Parliament and has presented an economic programme focused on housing, transport, regional investment and public services. Burnham would inherit major challenges, including weak economic growth, pressure on the National Health Service and continued concerns about the cost of living. He has also promised to maintain support for NATO and Ukraine while adopting a more critical approach toward Israel's policies in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.
