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 took office Monday as Britain's new prime minister, promising a 10-year plan to restore political stability and revive the economy while acknowledging that six other U.K. leaders hav

Andy Burnham, newly elected leader of the Labour Party, on Monday, July 20, took charge as the UK's new Prime Minister.

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

Andy Burnham has officially become the United Kingdom's Prime Minister after taking office on 20 July 2026 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he looks forward to working with Prime Minister Andy Burnham "to further strengthen the partnership and friendship" between Ireland and the UK.

King Charles III has formally appointed Andy Burnham as Prime Minister, making him the fourth person to serve as the King's premier since the beginning of the

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.

Andy Burnham officially became the United Kingdom's new prime minister after King Charles III invited him to form a government, replacing Keir Starmer and becoming the country's sixth prime minister in the past decade. Following Starmer's formal resignation at Buckingham Palace, Burnham accepted the King's request to establish a new administration before returning to Downing Street to deliver his first address as Britain's leader.

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.

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham became the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday after a meeting with King Charles II at Buckingham Palace. The incoming PM pledged to reshape…

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.

He said 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.

Taking reins of unpopular governing Labour party from Keir Starmer, in a Britain with anemic economic growth, ex-Manchester mayor pledges to tackle high cost of living ahead of new 10-year-plan

He's purged the Cabinet of Starmer’s loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and signalled a tilt to the left. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In his brief speech, Burnham said he would “bring forward a new plan for Britain, a 10-year plan”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

London: King Charles III on Monday (local time) held an audience with Andrew Burnham and invited him to form a new administration, the Royal Family said.

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.

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.

The country’s sixth prime minister in a decade got going — appointing the top Cabinet posts, and calling Donald Trump.

Here are some things to know about the troubled office’s only purr-manent resident. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

For a brief period on Monday, lasting around half an hour, the United Kingdom will be without a Prime Minister as Sir Keir Starmer resigns before Andy Burnham