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India-UK ties are expected to remain on a strong footing as Andy Burnham prepares to take over as Britain’s prime minister, with experts predicting policy continuity and deeper cooperation across trade, defence and technology. Burnham, 56, was elected unopposed as Labour Party leader on Friday and will formally succeed Keir Starmer at Downing Street on Monday. His elevation comes just days after the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) entered into force, providing fresh momentum to bilateral relations.