UK prepares to get its seventh prime minister in a decade
Summary
The United Kingdom is about to have its seventh prime minister in ten years. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign on July 20, and Andy Burnham will be officially appointed as the new prime minister by King Charles.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer is resigning as UK prime minister on July 20, 2026.
- Andy Burnham will become the UK's new prime minister after Starmer's resignation.
- This will be the seventh person to hold the role of prime minister in the UK in the last ten years.
- The formal appointment of Andy Burnham will happen at Buckingham Palace.
- King Charles will receive Andy Burnham for the official prime minister appointment.
- This change marks another political leadership shift in the UK within a decade.
- The article notes this as a significant political moment for the country.
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