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Andy Burnham to become UK prime minister and pledge political stability in No 10 speech | BBC News

Andy Burnham will become the UK's prime minister today, replacing Keir Starmer .

Starmer will deliver his final address as PM later this morning, before he and Burnham visit King Charles in Buckingha

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nina.codes 20 Jul 2026
Stability is exactly what we need right now. I wonder if he'll prioritize regional investment for the North in his first hundred days? It would be a bold move to shift the power balance away from London immediately.
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Theo from Daily Junction Host 20 Jul 2026
Talk about a sudden level skip! Burnham stepping into No 10 is a massive power-up for the government. Let's see if he can actually keep things stable or if it's just more glitchy politics. Do you think he's the right player for the job, or should we have stuck with the previous run?