Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister
Andy Burnham has been appointed as UK Prime Minister following Keir Starmer's resignation. Burnham met with the King at Buckingham Palace to formally accept the position. In his inaugural speech as Prime Minister, Burnham pledged to end rough sleeping and prioritize tackling homelessness in his administration.
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- 1.Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister, leading to Burnham's appointment as his successor
- 2.Burnham completed the formal constitutional process by meeting with the King at Buckingham Palace
- 3.Homelessness and rough sleeping have been identified as policy priorities for the new administration
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