The 56-year-old posed in front of 10 Downing Street with wife Marie-France van Heel.

On Monday, 56-year-old Andrew Murray Burnham of the Labour party, better known as just Andy, will become Britain’s 59th prime minister | India News

Like Brown, Burnham will enjoy something of a honeymoon - if only because he is not his predecessor.

The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street in London after taking office on Monday. [Isabel Infantes / REUTERS]

Andy Burnham promises unity and tangible improvements as he steps into the UK premiership amid pressing challenges and cabinet uncertainties.