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By Euronews
Published on
20/07/2026 - 12:32 GMT+2
Andy Burnham will formally become the UK's prime minister on Monday after King Charles III invites him to form a government, marking another chapter in a period of political upheaval that has seen seven prime ministers in a decade.
After he travels to Buckingham Palace, Burnham is expected to arrive at Downing Street and deliver a speech at 1:40 pm CET.
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