Andy Burnham Becomes U.K. Prime Minister, Succeeding Keir Starmer

Variety reports that Andy Burnham has become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, succeeding Keir Starmer. The handover unfolded with the ceremonial formality that marks British politics: on Monday, Starmer formally resigned at Buckingham Palace, where King Charles III invited Burnham to form a government. Before the Palace visit, Starmer delivered a farewell address outside 10 Downing Street.

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