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Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting king

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20-07-2026 | 07:35

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Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting king

Britain's King Charles III on Monday appointed Andy Burnham as prime minister after outgoing Keir Starmer officially tendered his resignation, the palace said.

"Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister," Buckingham Palace said in a statement, adding the king had asked him to form the next government.

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