Andy Burnham Becomes UK’s New Prime Minister | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK’s new Prime Minister today, following Keir Starmer’s abrupt resignation after just two years — a move that signals a major political reset. Burnham, who recently won a special election to return to Parliament, is heading to Buckingham Palace to be formally asked by King Charles III to form a government. This marks the seventh Prime Minister in a decade, as Labour hopes his leadership brings much-needed stability. Starmer will formally step down, followed by Burnham’s historic “kissing hands” ceremony. Later today, Burnham will deliver his first address to…