Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Andy Burnham has assumed the role of Prime Minister following Keir Starmer's departure, becoming the seventh leader to hold this position within a decade. Burnham enters office with an ambitious strategy focused on restoring governmental continuity and economic growth. His appointment underscores the persistent political turbulence that has plagued the United Kingdom, with previous administrations struggling to implement lasting solutions to the nation's challenges.
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