Andy Burnham becomes Britain's new Prime Minister | Africanews

Andy Burnham is Britain's new prime minister. After meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, Burnham officially took over from Keir Starmer, who stepped down after just two years in office.

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Andy Burnham, the newly declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, leaves after a Labour Party leadership special conference in London, Friday, July 17, 2026.

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