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The UK’s G20 presidency will push Andy Burnham to the centre of the global stage. What will he use it for? | Michael Jacobs

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This is a chance for the PM to advance his progressive agenda and tackle urgent issues such as AI regulation and climate action, says economist Michael Jacobs

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Section: Opinion
By: Michael Jacobs
Published: Oct 5, 2026, 9:39 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 5, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC

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Andy Burnham

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2026

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. Burnham identifies as a socialist and is associated with the Labour Party's soft left; he is also a member of the Co-operative Party, which is allied with Labour. His political ideology has been called "Manchesterism".

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