July 20 (UPI) -- Britain has its seventh prime minister in 10 years. Andy Burnham took over the role Monday, suceeding Keir Starmer and promising political change.

After weeks as UK prime minister-in-waiting, Burnham will take office on Monday, succeeding the departing Keir Starmer.

Andy Burnham has been appointed Britain’s new prime minister after King Charles III formally asked him to form a government at Buckingham Palace.

Former Manchester Mayor, Andrew Burnham, was appointed Prime Minister of the U.K., its seventh in a decade; outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who had made history two years ago, when he led the Labour Party in one of the largest victories in modern times, made history again, for becoming the U.K.’s shortest serving Labour Prime Minister in modern history.

Andy Burnham becomes the U.K.'s new Prime Minister following Keir Starmer's resignation, promising stable and responsible governance.

Andy Burnham has been sworn in as U.K. Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer after a swift Labour leadership contest.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised to win over voters "fed up with politics" and show the world that the UK can once again be a source of stability.

In his farewell address outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, Starmer reflected on his time in office and expressed pride in his government’s record.

After UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes his farewell speech ​outside 10 Downing Street on July 20 and formally tenders his resignation to King Charles, Andy Burnham will be received in Buckingham…

Andy Burnham has been formally appointed as Prime Minister of the UK after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Monday, July 20, 2026.

He would set out a 10-year plan to restore Britain’s economy and confidence. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The UK will be getting a new prime minister on July 20. And many challenges await Andy Burnham. He will be faced with a tepid economy, high government borrowing costs, and irregular migrants arriving…

The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come. After weeks as leader-in-waiting, Burnham officially became prime minister on Monday during a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.

After securing the leadership of the ruling Labour Party last week, Burnham will be invited to form a government by King Charles III.

Andy Burnham took office as UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer resigned and King Charles III asked him to form a government. He used his first Downing Street address to promise sweeping change and immediate action on rough sleeping.

Andy Burnham becomes Britain's new Prime Minister, pledging to "rewire" the nation to focus on the cost-of-living crisis and public services. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

LONDON (AP) — It took Andy Burnham a long time to get to the top.

For centuries, the appointment of a new Prime Minister was known as the "kissing of hands" - one of the oldest constitutional ceremonies in the United Kingdom.

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