Andy Burnham becomes Britain's sixth prime minister in decade
Labour leader Andy Burnham becomes Britain's sixth prime minister in a decade on Monday after visiting Buckingham Palace. He will warn the country must confront major challenges including social care and cost-of-living pressures while restoring economic stability. Burnham plans cabinet appointments the same afternoon, with Shabana Mahmood expected as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 17:08 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 17:20 UTC
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