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Andy Burnham became the UK's new prime minister on Monday, calling for a national "reset" as many Britons struggle with poverty and an elevated cost of living. CBS News' senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from London and Lindsey Reiser looks at the timeline of recent British prime ministers.
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AI GeneratedAndy Burnham has become the new Prime Minister of the UK, succeeding Keir Starmer. In his debut speech, Burnham called for a national \"reset,\" focusing on the cost-of-living crisis and the potential nationalization of utilities to improve services. His appointment follows a decade of extreme political instability and frequent leadership changes within the British government.