Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister, 7th in a decade
20-07-2026 19:37 via nationalpost.com

Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister, 7th in a decade

After two years in office characterized by policy U-turns and public unpopularity, a beleaguered Keir Starmer has officially stepped down as U.K. prime minister.Apparently waiting in the wings to take his place was veteran politician Andy Burnham, who became the U.K.’s seventh PM in a decade today in a meeting with King Charles III, after receiving support from 379 out of 403 Labour lawmakers to become the next party leader.Previously Mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham was sworn in as a
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