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Key moments on day Andy Burnham became prime minister

Key moments on day Andy Burnham became prime minister
BBC Politics Tuesday 21 July 2026, 10:37 UTC 1 min read
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Andy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, after becoming Labour leader last week.

Andy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, after becoming Labour leader last week.
Andy Burnham (PERSON) Keir Starmer (PERSON) UK (LOCATION) Labour (ORG)
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