JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: A peaceful transfer of power presided over by the monarch. It's supposed to happen in the United Kingdom every five years or so, but it has been happening much more frequently. Today, Andy Burnham became the seventh British prime mini... See more
Andy Burnham is Britain's seventh prime minister in the past decade. He says he'll devolve power away from London and to regional and municipal authorities. Copyright 2026 NPR Andy Burnham is Britain's seventh prime minister in the past decade. He says he... See more
Section Branding Header Content Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister after Starmer resigns Primary Content LONDON — Keir Starmer is out, Andy Burnham is in. On Monday, outgoing Prime Minister Starmer traveled to Buckingham Palace to tender his resigna... See more
LONDON — Keir Starmer is out. Andy Burnham is in. On Monday, outgoing Prime Minister Starmer traveled to Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation to King Charles III. Shortly afterward, his successor, Andy Burnham, made the same journey and was invited... See more
LONDON — Keir Starmer is out, Andy Burnham is in. On Monday, outgoing Prime Minister Starmer traveled to Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation to King Charles III. Almost immediately after, his successor Andy Burnham made the same trip, separately, ... See more
