Andy Burnham set to take charge as U.K. prime minister
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Andy Burnham, the experienced former mayor of Greater Manchester, is poised to assume the role of Prime Minister in a significant reshuffling of the Labour government. This transition marks another leadership change in British politics, with Burnham replacing Keir Starmer as head of government. The appointment represents the sixth different prime minister to lead the United Kingdom in just ten years, reflecting ongoing political instability and shifting party dynamics within the nation's governance structure.
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