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Andy Burnham Andy Burnham is Britain's prime minister, the country's seventh in the decade since the notorious Brexit referendum. The former Manchester mayor is one of the UK's most popular politicians. Andy Burnham takes over in a 'circuit breaker' moment for UK Aaron Tilton 21 hours ago21 hours ago The former mayor of Greater Manchester is the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years. Burnham inherits a country grappling with anemic economic growth, pressure on public services and deep political frustration. https://www.dw.com/en/andy-burnham-takes-over-in-a-circuit-breaker-moment-for-uk/video-78040260 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's new prime minister Ines Eisele Published 06/22/2026Published June 22, 2026last updated 07/20/2026last updated July 20, 2026 Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the successor to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, the former Manchester mayor, has become a leading figure in the Labour Party and one of the UK's most popular politicians. https://www.dw.com/en/who-is-andy-burnham-new-prime-minister-britain/a-77664543 © 2026 Deutsche Welle UK: Andy Burnham takes office as seventh PM in 10 years Elizabeth Schumacher with AP, Reuters 07/20/2026July 20, 2026 After securing the leadership of the ruling Labour Party last week, Burnham has been invited to form a government by King Charles III. He promised both stability and major reforms in his first speech. https://www.dw.com/en/uk-andy-burnham-takes-office-as-seventh-pm-in-10-years/a-78032335 © 2026 Deutsche Welle