Andy Burnham becomes Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade

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View in Browser Andy Burnham is officially appointed Britain's new prime minister by King Charles III, as outgoing leader Keir Starmer says 'my work is done' July 20, 2026 Buckingham Palace has released a photo of the King and Burnham shaking hands. The ceremony known as “kissing hands” marks the transfer of power from former leader Keir Starmer to Burnham. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.