Benedicte Paviot
Coverage of Benedicte Paviot in the Nexus archive.
- 'A lot of aspirations, a lot of priorities, but already criticism' for new UK government
The UK has a new prime minister and government focused on shifting the country's direction, with a VAT reduction on energy bills announced as a key cost-of-living priority. The move has already drawn criticism.
- After getting a new PM, the UK waits for his government and first policies
Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has become the UK's new prime minister, the seventh in a decade, following Keir Starmer's resignation on July 20. He has vowed to start a ten-year plan for Britain and will soon announce his government and first policies.
- Andy Burnham wants to lead the UK 'differently': how different can he be?
Andy Burnham, new leader of the Labour Party, aims to lead the UK differently but faces the same challenges as his predecessor. He is set to become prime minister and succeed Keir Starmer.
- UK prepares to get its seventh prime minister in a decade
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will give a farewell speech and resign, leading to Andy Burnham being appointed as the country's seventh prime minister in a decade. The transition will involve formal procedures at 10 Downing Street and Buckingham Palace.
- 'Political drama beckons' in the UK as Starmer vows to run in any leadership contest
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Labour members to unite following a by-election victory that returned Andy Burnham to parliament. Starmer warned against infighting as pressure grows over the party leadership, with Burnham expected to challenge Starmer's position.
- Starmer on the line as UK holds "most important local election in decades"
The UK prime minister's future is at stake in a special election in the Makerfield district. Andy Burnham, the Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, is a leading candidate for the next prime minister.