Andy Burnham has been elected as the new leader of the UK Labour party, set to officially become prime minister on July 20th. He takes over from outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer and addressed Labour members, promising to restore hope across the United Kingdom. Burnham is widely viewed as the party’s best chance to improve their standing in the polls and regain support lost to Reform UK. FRANCE 24’s Benedicte Paviot is reporting from London on this significant political shift. This leadership change marks a pivotal moment for the Labour party as they prepare to challenge current political trends. The nation awaits to see how Burnham will deliver on his promise of a renewed era of optimism. His initial speech focused on a message of hope and revitalization for the country.