POLITICSJul 20 · 11:06 UTCSEMAFORTom Chivers

UK’s new PM Andy Burnham faces old problems

Andy Burnham will become the UK prime minister today, facing economic and political challenges including low growth, high inflation, heavy debt, and a housing shortfall, as well as opposition from the Reform Party. London broke ground on just 4,170 new homes in 2024/25 against a 1.1 million shortfall.

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