Burnham begins! New PM is 'crowned' by the King after Starmer bows out... and must now appoint Cabinet without sparking Labour civil war
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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Following Sir Keir Starmer's departure from office, Andy Burnham has been formally invited by the King to establish a new government administration. The appointment marks a significant transition in UK leadership. Burnham now faces the critical challenge of assembling a functional Cabinet while navigating internal Labour Party divisions and competing interests. This delicate political balancing act will determine the stability and coherence of the incoming administration during a pivotal moment for British governance.
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