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Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister
U.K. politics

Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister

Lauren Frayer | Jul 20, 2026, 8:41 AM UTC
In a transition of power presided over by King Charles, Andy Burnham has replaced Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Both are from the center-left Labour Party.
Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?
U.K. politics
Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?
Lauren Frayer | Jul 19, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Count Binface: The intergalactic warrior who could upend Britain's strangest election
U.K. politics
Count Binface: The intergalactic warrior who could upend Britain's strangest election
Fatima Al-Kassab | Jul 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
How England's class divide shaped Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s likely next prime minister
U.K. politics
How England's class divide shaped Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s likely next prime minister
Lauren Frayer | Jul 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Keir Starmer has resigned, paving way for a 7th U.K. prime minister in 10 years
U.K. politics
Keir Starmer has resigned, paving way for a 7th U.K. prime minister in 10 years
Lauren Frayer | Jun 22, 2026, 9:19 AM UTC
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.
The Associated Press | Jun 19, 2026, 7:48 AM UTC
Keir Starmer's party lost big in U.K. local elections. Here's what comes next
Keir Starmer's party lost big in U.K. local elections. Here's what comes next
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party suffered major losses in local elections held across Britain last week. So far, Starmer has rejected calls for his resignation.
Chandelis Duster | May 10, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC