Andy Burnham has been officially installed as the UK Prime Minister by King Charles III following Keir Starmer's resignation after two years in office.
The Labour leader, who orchestrated a leadership coup, now faces the critical task of appointing his Cabinet without sparking internal party conflict.
Key figures such as Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, and Yvette Cooper are set to be named, while the Labour Left continues to push for Ed Miliband as Chancellor.
Burnham's agenda includes scrapping Sir Keir's digital ID programme, focusing on cost-of-living pressures, and addressing social care reforms.
However, challenges remain, including potential tensions with Donald Trump over North Sea oil drilling and the possibility of temporarily nationalising Thames Water due to its £20 billion debt.The transition marks a significant shift in UK politics, with Burnham's leadership now under scrutiny for its economic and social policies.
Original title: Burnham begins! New PM is officially installed by the King after Starmer bows out... and must now appoint Cabinet without sparking Labour civil war
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