Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day so far

Key developments are emerging from the global stage. Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day so far Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day so far CloseAndy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister today, replacing Keir Starmer.

The day began outside a busy 10 Downing Street where Starmer made his final address as PM, before he and Burnham visited King Charles in Buckingham Palace. The new prime minister then gave his own speech in Downing Street saying he wants a "circuit-breaker for Britain" and bring some of the biggest changes that country has seen in 40 years. SubsectionPoliticsPublished32 minutes ago Share close panelShare page Copy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsKeir Starmer Follow Keir Starmer close panelYou are now following Keir StarmerUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.

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