Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting king

King Charles Britain's King Charles III shakes hands with Britain's incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham, during an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, where he invited the leader of the Labour Party to become Prime Minister and form a new government. Photo by Aaron Chown/AFP

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| 20 Jul 2026 07:45 pm

"Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister."

LONDON - Britain's King Charles III on Monday appointed Andy Burnham as prime minister after outgoing Keir Starmer officially tendered his resignation, the palace said.

Andy Burnham. AFP FILE PIX

"Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister," Buckingham Palace said in a statement, adding the king had asked him to form the next government. - AFP

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Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting king

"Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister."

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