Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as prime minister of the United Kingdom
Keir Starmer resigned as prime minister of the United Kingdom and was succeeded by Andy Burnham.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · One sheet · Every desk
Keir Starmer resigned as prime minister of the United Kingdom and was succeeded by Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham was elected leader of the British Labour Party and was due to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister the following Monday.
The High Court said the British government's terrorist designation of Palestine Action was unlawful and disproportionate, while leaving the ban in place pending appeal.