LONDON , 21 July 2026 (TON): Andy Burnham officially became the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister on Monday after being invited by King Charles III to form a government following the resignation of Keir Starmer.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that Starmer submitted his resignation to the King, who formally accepted it. Burnham, who was elected Labour Party leader unopposed last week, is expected to announce his new Cabinet soon.
The 56-year-old former Mayor of Greater Manchester said his government will focus on delivering stable and responsible leadership. He becomes the country's fifth prime minister in four years.