Keir Starmer resigned after two years, making Andy Burnham the seventh UK prime minister in a decade.
Andy Burnham is finalising his cabinet ahead of assuming the premiership on Monday following Keir Starmer's resignation.
Andy Burnham secured 379 nominations from 403 Labour MPs and faced no eligible rival, leading to his unopposed confirmation as party leader.
Keir Starmer nominated 26 new life peers on 16 July 2026, including 16 Labour figures.
Sir Keir Starmer announced 26 new life peerages on 16 July 2026, including 16 for Labour.
Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv for his final visit as prime minister and pledged continued UK military support of £3 billion annually.
Keir Starmer declared the end of his political journey during his final PMQs on 15 July 2026, receiving a standing ovation from Labour MPs.
The UK government took British Steel into public ownership on 16 July 2026 after failing to agree terms with former owner Jingye.
Keir Starmer announced the end of his political journey during his final Prime Minister's Questions session.
Andy Burnham secured 322 nominations from Labour MPs on the first day of the leadership contest, leaving him as the sole candidate.
Keir Starmer apologised in Parliament for the UK government's role in forced adoptions affecting 185,000 people between 1949 and 1976.
Andy Burnham secured 322 nominations from 403 Labour MPs, making him the sole candidate and virtually guaranteed to become the next leader and prime minister.
