In a transition of power presided over by King Charles, Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Both are from the center-left Labour Party.
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham after being confirmed as Labour Party leader at Labour's Special Conference in central London on Friday, July 17, 2026, ahead of taking office Monday.
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