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Andy Burnham Named UK Prime Minister, Vows Northern “Number 10”

7/20/2026

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Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom’s prime minister today after King Charles III appointed him following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Burnham pledged to create a “Number 10 in the North” and launch the largest council-house building programme since World War II.
Sir Keir Starmer delivered his final Downing Street address at 11:15 a.m. before handing his resignation to the monarch at Buckingham Palace.

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Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom’s prime minister today after King Charles III appointed him following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Burnham pledged to create a “Number 10 in the North” and launch the largest council-house building programme since World War II.
Sir Keir Starmer delivered his final Downing Street address at 11:15 a.m. before handing his resignation to the monarch at Buckingham Palace.