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Andy Burnham

British politician

Andrew Murray Burnham is a British politician who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party since July 2026. He has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Makerfield in Greater Manchester since June 2026, and was Mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 to 2026; before that he was MP for Leigh from 2001 to 2017 and held several Cabinet positions.

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In the news

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  1. Oct 13
    UK Blames IRGC For Fairford Plot
    Mostly RightUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said British authorities assessed that a suspected plot near RAF Fairford was highly likely coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC.
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  2. Oct 12
    UK PM Burnham Says Russia Interfered
    BalancedPrime Minister Andy Burnham said he was told after entering Downing Street that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum.
    8articles
  3. Oct 6
    Seventh RAF Fairford Suspect Arrested
    BalancedBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there were “strong indications” Iran played a part, while Iran denied involvement.
    8articles
  4. Oct 4
    RAF Fairford Bombers Withdrawn
    BalancedBritish prime minister Andy Burnham said there were strong signs Iran played a role in the alleged plot; Iran denied involvement and called the claims baseless.
    21articles
  5. Oct 1
    RAF Fairford Suspect Arrested
    Center & RightPrime Minister Andy Burnham said authorities believe Iran was involved; Iran denied it.
    16articles
  6. Sep 30
    UK Links Iran To Fairford Plot
    Center & RightBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the U.K. believes Iran “played a part” in the incident near RAF Fairford.
    10articles

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    RAF Fairford Terror Probe
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