The UK will have its seventh Prime Minister in 10 years Political Affairs

The new leader of the Labor Party, Andy Burnham, does not know politics.

But his rise to the top has been unusual.

He is taking the lead as many in the United Kingdom worry about a weak economy, rising living costs, and debate over immigration.

Beyond Britain’s borders, they have faced a host of foreign policy challenges, including conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.

Burnham says he will be a different politician and will reshape the way the UK is governed.

So, what does this mean for his work and role in the world?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:

Jonathan Tonge – Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool

Laurel Rapp – Director of the US and North America Program at Chatham House

Mihir Sharma – Senior research fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research and non-resident fellow at the Observer Research Foundation.