Andy Burnham to take office as seventh UK PM in 10 years

Andy Burnham to take office as seventh UK PM in 10 years
Andy Burnham to take office as seventh UK PM in 10 years - Andy Burnham speaks after being confirmed as the Labor Party’s new leader and the country’s next prime minister, during “Labor’s Special Conference” in central London, Friday. (Photo: Henry Nicholls/Associated Press)
Andy Burnham speaks after being confirmed as the Labor Party’s new leader and the country’s next prime minister, during “Labor’s Special Conference” in central London, Friday. (Photo: Henry Nicholls/Associated Press)

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After securing the leadership of the ruling Labour Party last week, Burnham will be invited to form a government by King Charles III.

Newly minted Labour Party leader Andy Burnham is set to meet with the UK's King Charles III on Monday, the traditional final step in becoming the country's head of government.
Burnham will be the seventh British prime minister in the last 10 years since the UK voted to leave the European Union.
His predecessor, Keir Starmer, announced that he was stepping aside in June after several Cabinet ministers resigned amid plummeting poll numbers and questions about his leadership.

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Former mayor of Greater Manchester Burnham managed to win a risky special election in June to re-enter parliament.
For Burnham to officially become prime minister, Starmer will formally tender his resignation to King Charles III.
In prepared remarks as he left 10 Downing Street, the outgoing leader highlighted his role in taking Labour from slumping poll numbers to a "landslide victory" two years ago.

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"Britain is now stronger and fairer than it was two years ago," he said, claiming a better economy, shorter NHS wait times, and decreasing immigration.
He wished his successor "every success" and offered his full support.
Later today, Burnham will also meet with the King, who will then call on the Labour leader to form a government.
He is then expected to give a short speech before heading into the Downing Street offices.

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