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Worth noting that Andy Burnham is the King’s fourth prime minister in less than four years on the throne. • • 2022 - Liz Truss • 2022-24 - Rishi Sunak • 2024-2026 - Keir Starmer • 2026 - Andy Burnham • • It took Queen Elizabeth II over 11 years to see four prime ministers.

Andy Burnham, leader of the UK Labour Party, has become the country's new Prime Minister. Following Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour Party leader and Prime Minister, Andy Burnham assumed the role of Prime Minister after receiving the mandate to form a cabinet from King Charles III of England. Who is the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham? Born on January 7, 1970, in Aintree near Liverpool, Andrew (Andy) Murray Burnham received his primary and secondary education in Catholic schools before graduating from Cambridge University. After working as a journalist for a time, Burnham joined the Labour Party at the age of 15 and served as an advisor to the Minister for Culture, Media and Sport, Chris Smith, for three years before being elected a Member of Parliament in 2001. Burnham held various Ministerial positions in the Ministries of Health, Treasury, Culture and Home Affairs in the Tony Blair and Gordon Brown governments, and in the years of opposition after 2010... He served as Shadow Minister for Education, Home Affairs and Health. Burnham was elected Mayor of Manchester in 2017 after running for and losing the Labour Party leadership twice. ➜ Following Starmer's resignation in response to calls for his resignation from his party, which faced significant criticism due to the economy, the appointment of Jeffrey Epstein-linked Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to Washington, and the defeat in the May local elections, Burnham became the new leader of the Labour Party on July 17.

Keir Starmer delivered his final speech as Prime Minister on Monday, July 10, and then appeared at Buckingham Palace with Andy Burnham to meet King Charles III. Burnham accepted the offer to form a cabinet during the meeting with the British monarch and officially began his work as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. Tajeddin Soroush, Iran International correspondent, reports

Andy Burnham has officially taken office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. "His Majesty received The Rt Hon Andrew Burnham MP and asked him to form a new government," Buckingham Palace said in a statement. Burnham accepted the offer from King Charles III. Afterwards, the new prime minister will go to Downing Street, where he will address the residents. Reuters Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: Keir Starmer has ended his tenure as UK Prime Minister. According to him, the country is stronger and fairer than it was two years ago, when he took up this post. "My job is done," he said in his closing speech (quoted by Sky News). Starmer noted that during his six years as leader of the Labour Party, he managed to lead it "back from the historic defeat of 2019." Suzanne Plunkett / REUTERS Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially resigned from his post. Before his resignation, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to journalists in front of 10 Downing Street. — I will submit my resignation and officially end my term as Prime Minister. My task is complete — I wholeheartedly believe that Britain is a stronger and fairer country today than it was two years ago. — Now, as I hand over the baton to Andy Burnham, I wish him success and express my full support. → Keir Starmer officially stepped down as Prime Minister after Andy Burnham was elected party leader on July 17, following his resignation from the Labour Party leadership last month. → Starmer had been the target of criticism due to his economic policies, his appointment of Peter Mandelson, who has ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as Ambassador to Washington, and the defeat in the local elections in May. He resigned from the Labour Party leadership following rising calls within his party. Andy Burnham, elected leader of the UK Labour Party, has become the country's new Prime Minister.

"King of the North" Burnham becomes Britain's new prime minister. What does he say about Ukraine? Labor's Andy Burnham replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister of Great Britain. The 54-year-old "King of the North" - the long-time mayor of Greater Manchester - has gained a reputation as a pragmatist who puts the interests of the regions above the London elites. For Ukraine, his arrival is a positive signal. In 2022, Burnham launched the humanitarian initiative United for Ukraine, and in 2023 he became a co-founder of the international "Unbreakable Cities Network" at the request of Lviv Mayor Sadovy - to support Ukrainian municipalities affected by attacks. The only caveat: Burnham is primarily a domestic politician, and his primary task will be to resolve socio-economic crises within Britain. Read only the gist from RBC-Ukraine on Google.

Andy Burnham appointed prime minister after Keir Starmer resigns

Starmer officially resigns as British Prime Minister British Prime Minister Starmer officially submitted his resignation today (Monday) during a meeting with King Charles III of this country at Buckingham Palace, ending his approximately two-year tenure in Downing Street. @IRNA_1313

Live: Starmer leaves Buckingham Palace after resignation as prime minister

BREAKING: Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street for the final time as Britain's prime minister after officially resigning. • • Following a farewell ceremony outside No. 10, Starmer leaves office as former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is formally appointed as the new prime minister by the King, marking the end of Starmer's two years in power and the start of a new chapter in British politics. | @Jeff_Paul

Starmer resigns as Prime Minister – media Keir Starmer has officially resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sky News reports. "This morning, Sir Keir Starmer MP had an audience with the King and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury, which His Majesty has graciously accepted," the broadcaster quoted a Buckingham Palace statement as saying. ...

Keir Starmer has ended his tenure as UK Prime Minister. He said the country was stronger and fairer than it was when he took office two years ago. "My job is done," he said in his closing speech (quoted by Sky News). Starmer credited his six years as Labour leader with leading the party "out of the historic defeat of 2019." Suzanne Plunkett / REUTERS Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android

Keir Starmer has officially resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He announced this during his farewell speech at Downing Street, the BBC reports. Starmer said that Britain under his leadership has become “stronger and fairer,” and that leading the government was “the privilege of a lifetime.” After the speech, the former prime minister went to Buckingham Palace to officially announce the resignation of King Charles III. [in reply to: Andy Burnham has been announced as the leader of the Labour Party, he will become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom instead of Keir Starmer. This is reported by The Guardian. Burnham will officially take office as Prime Minister on July 20. We tell you what is known about him, what to expect from the change of British Prime Minister for Ukraine and what experience Burnham has in working with Ukrainians.]

Live: Starmer formally resigns as British prime minister, with Burnham set to be confirmed as his successor

Andy Burnham became the British Prime Minister after Keir Starmer resigned without a new general election. The politician, who started his career in the governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, twice lost the Labour leadership race and, after nine years as mayor of Manchester, now enters the British Prime Minister's Office.

Keir Starmer has resigned as PM: • • “Sir Keir Starmer MP had an audience of The King this morning and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury which His Majesty was graciously pleased to accept. • • “Lady Starmer was also received by The King.”

BREAKING: Keir Starmer has officially resigned. The UK currently has no prime minister. • • Buckingham Palace said: “Sir Keir Starmer MP had an audience of The King this morning and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury which His Majesty was graciously pleased to accept. • • “Lady Starmer was also received by The King.”

Live: Starmer formally resigns as PM at meeting with king

Live: Starmer resigns as prime minister

My work is done — Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has just delivered his final speech as Prime Minister. He said that as Labour leader he had "led the party out of historic defeat in 2019, transformed it to win a landslide victory in the 2024 election." He added that his government had lifted children out of poverty, cut immigration, strengthened defence and boosted Britain's international reputation. Starmer said that "in a world where our enemies will stop at nothing to divide us", partly because of "our unwavering resolve to the brave people of Ukraine", it was vital that the country came together. He wished his successor Andy Burnham well and thanked Downing Street staff and his wife Victoria: "I go with dignity, with a smile and proud of all that we have achieved." Thank you very much. After that, Starmer, to loud applause, headed to Buckingham Palace, where he will submit his resignation to King Charles III and propose Burnham as his successor. Add News.LIVE as a reliable news source on Google

Live: Starmer has formally resigned as PM

Live: Starmer formally resigns as prime minister

Live: It’s official. Starmer is out, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace: “The Rt. Hon. Sir Keir Starmer MP had an audience with The King this morning and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury which His Majesty was graciously pleased to accept. Lady Starmer was also received by The King.”

STARMER STEPS DOWN • • Keir Starmer officially resigned as U.K. prime minister, declaring that “my work is done.” In his farewell speech, he said he had rebuilt the Labour Party after its 2019 defeat, led it to a landslide election victory in 2024, and leaves Britain “stronger and fairer” than when he took over.

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Starmer says UK is 'stronger and fairer' as he steps down as PM

ALERT: Starmer steps down as PM, saying UK is 'stronger and fairer'

NEW: Keir Starmer gives his resignation speech in the Downing Street sunshine - watched by his wife Vic and his closest allies and aides. • • "My work is done. In six and a half years, I took our party from a historic defeat in 2019, changed it so it was fit to face the country, and won a landslide general election victory in 2024. • • "Since then, it has been the privilege of my life to serve you and this great country as prime Minister. And I am confident that Britain is now stronger and fairer than it was two years ago..." • • He adds: "Yet the thing I will always take away with me: the most humbling aspect of this job is the front row seat you get to witness the greatest things of this country in action. • • "To see every day immeasurable acts of resolve. resolve, grit, decency, and compassion from people who serve our country." • • PM concludes: "It is vital that we remember the greatness of the Britain all around us. That while we debate how to fix our problems, there is something we inherit from our country and our character that can give us confidence that we can change our country for the better. • • "That we can create a Britain where every child can go as far as their talent will take them, and we can unite different people under our common flag if we don't succumb to that division. • • "So, as I now pass the baton to Andy Burnham, I wish him every success. He has my full support... I thank the British people for the opportunity to serve. I go with good grace. I go with a smile, and I go proud of everything that we have achieved."

LONDON (AP) — Keir Starmer says ‘my work is done’ as he prepares to leave Downing Street to resign as UK prime minister

Live: 'My work is done', says Starmer as he resigns as PM

Urgent: British PM Starmer makes farewell speech before meeting king to resign

Live: Keir Starmer prepares to resign as Prime Minister

Watch as Keir Starmer gives farewell speech in Downing Street before Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister • • Follow live:

Live: It’s only two years since Starmer entered Downing Street to cheers from his jubilant supporters. His political demise has been unexpectedly rapid, so it will be interesting to see how he summarizes his downfall. When Boris Johnson was in a similar situation, having been forced to resign in 2022, he ruminated on the fickle nature of lawmakers at Westminster, saying: "The herd is powerful and when the herd moves, it moves,” adding: “I want you to know how sad I am to give up the best job in the world but them’s the breaks.”

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Live: Starmer allies outside No 10 for his last speech as PM

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Live: Good morning, and welcome to Prime Minister Day. Keir Starmer is spending his final hours as the leader of Britain and will give remarks within the next hour or so. Then he will make the ceremonial trek to Buckingham Palace to offer his resignation to King Charles. Andy Burnham will arrive at the palace soon after and the king will formally request that he form a new government. Around lunchtime, we will have a speech by the new prime minister and then in the afternoon, some announcements on who he is appointing to his cabinet and an early look at his policy agenda. Stay with us throughout the day as we chronicle all of it.

Less than two hours to go before Keir Starmer makes his final Downing Street speech before going to see the King • • Then Andy Burnham will formally become Prime Minister • • He is not expected to use a lectern for his first speech in Downing Street - like David Cameron in 2010

Andy Burnham will become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges that have trounced his predecessors and little time to make his mark. • • The new leader takes over from the unpopular Keir Starmer just two years after the outgoing prime minister led Labour to power in a landslide election victory • •

As Keir Starmer prepares for his last evening in Downing Street, me and Kate Nicholson look back on his time as PM to assess how he went from landslide victory to P45 in just two years. • • Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Live: Starmer to jet to Paris as he enters final week as PM - with Burnham set to take over

On July 9, the Labour Party will launch the process of electing a new leader. As the party is currently in power, its leader will become the next prime minister of the kingdom. The question of choosing a new leader arose after Keir Starmer—the party leader since 2020 and prime minister since 2024—announced his resignation from both positions on June 22. The official list of candidates will be known only after the nomination process is completed, that is, on July 16. However, today the most likely and so far the only politician who has declared his intention to lead the Labour Party is Andrew Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 to 2026, who was elected to this post three times. More details on how the elections will be held are in the RBC article. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images RBC channel on "Max" RBC app for iOS and Android

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