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The new leader takes over from Keir Starmer just two years after the outgoing PM led Labour to a landslide election victory.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 20: Andy Burnham delivers his inaugural speech as UK's new Prime Minister on on July 20, 2026 in London, England. The Member of Parliament for Makerfield becomes the UK's 59th Prime Minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer, who resigned as leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister in June. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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‘I want to be honest with you’ says new UK PM Andy Burnham

By Virginia Pietromarchi
Published On 20 Jul 2026

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