Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Andy Burnham becomes UK's seventh PM in a decade
Andy Burnham has become the seventh Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the past decade.
He took over from Keir Starmer, who resigned after less than two years in office.
Burnham, who was the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, promised to bring stability and make significant changes to the country.
The frequent changes in leadership have raised concerns about political instability.
Burnham's appointment comes after a series of short-tenured prime ministers, including David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, and Keir Starmer.
Andy Burnham appointed as the seventh UK Prime Minister in a decade.
Keir Starmer resigned after less than two years in office.
Burnham pledges to end political instability and bring major changes.
Starmer led the Labour Party to a landslide victory in the 2024 general election.
Previous prime ministers include David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, and Keir Starmer.
- Who
- Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer, King Charles III
- What
- Andy Burnham appointed as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- When
- July 20
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- To regain political stability and instigate major changes
Political Stability
Leadership Instability
Leadership Changes
Political Stability
Burnham pledges to end political instability and bring major changes.
Leadership Instability
The frequent changes in leadership raise concerns about political instability.
- Previous Prime Ministers
- David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer
- Andy Burnham's Role
- Former Mayor of Greater Manchester
- Keir Starmer's Tenure
- Less than two years
- Starmer's Resignation Date
- June 22
- Burnham's Appointment Date
- July 20