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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Jessica Coates

A look at Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government. Picture date: Monday July 20, 2026. - (PA Wire)

Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh Prime Minister in 10 years on Monday and moved swiftly to settle into the top job.

His official role began with an official audience with the King at Buckingham Palace before delivering his first address as PM outside No 10.

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