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Andy Burnham Becomes 59th UK Prime Minister After Starmer Quits

22 July 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSAndy BurnhamBecomes 59th UKPrime Minister AfterStarmer Quits22 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Britain has a new head of government. Keir Starmer stepped down, and Labour’s leadership contest was won by Andy Burnham, who then received the King’s invitation to govern.

Key facts

  • New PM: Andy Burnham, the 59th Prime Minister of the UK.
  • Predecessor: Keir Starmer, who resigned.
  • Party: Labour, where Burnham is a senior leader.
  • Earlier post: Mayor of Greater Manchester.
  • Route to office: won the party leadership election, then invited by King Charles III to form the government.
StepDetail
1Keir Starmer resigns
2Burnham wins the Labour leadership election
3King Charles III invites him to form a government

Exam angle

  • Serial number of the new PM: 59th.
  • Former post of Burnham: Mayor of Greater Manchester.
  • Monarch who invited him: King Charles III.

Test yourself

1. Who became the 59th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after Keir Starmer resigned?

Andy Burnham won Labour's leadership election and became the 59th UK PM.

2. Before becoming UK Prime Minister, which office did Andy Burnham hold?

Burnham is a former Mayor of Greater Manchester.

3. Who invited Andy Burnham to form the government after his Labour leadership win?

King Charles III invited him to form the government.

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