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Andy Burnham officially became British prime minister on Monday following a formal audience with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, marking a significant transition in UK political leadership.
Andy Burnham has been appointed the new British prime minister by King Charles III, succeeding Keir Starmer who resigned Monday. Burnham is expected to outline his government's priorities at 10 Downing Street.
Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, has been elected leader of Britain's Labour Party and is set to become the UK's next prime minister within days.