Can Britain's economy recover? The new prime minister faces major challenges

Andy Burnham becomes the seventh UK Prime Minister in a decade, inheriting a daunting in-tray: a lagging economy that grew just 0.1 percent in May, a welfare state under pressure, an immigration debate, and rising defense costs.

CGTN's Sean Callebs spoke with Inaki Martínez Soria, Economic and Political Strategist and Advisor, about whether Britain can reverse its economic slowdown and restore confidence.

0:00 Britain's economy shows weak growth 0:26 Inflation, debt and unemployment explained 2:02 Burnham's economic priorities 3:24 Why the Chancellor choice matters 4:29 Can Britain's economy recover?

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