Andy Burnham was appointed prime minister of the United Kingdom on Thursday, taking over from Keir Starmer. The transition occurred after Starmer made his final address outside 10 Downing Street, subsequently visiting King Charles at Buckingham Palace with Burnham.
Following his appointment, the new prime minister delivered a speech from Downing Street, outlining his vision for what he described as a "circuit-breaker for Britain." Burnham indicated that his administration aims to implement significant changes, potentially marking some of the most substantial shifts in the country's policy in four decades.