UK: Burnham appointed Prime Minister; King Charles III entrusts him with the post

(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Andy Burnham, leader of the Labour Party, has been officially appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. King Charles III formally entrusted him with the task of forming a new government during their meeting at Buckingham Palace; Burnham then travelled to Downing Street to deliver his first speech as Prime Minister. According to his staff, he will outline his priorities with the aim of restoring confidence in the government and providing relief to the public in the face of the cost-of-living crisis. “The UK is stronger and fairer than it was two years ago. I leave with a smile and proud of everything we have achieved,” said Starmer in a brief farewell speech at Downing Street, surrounded by his staff and some members of the outgoing government. Accompanied by his wife Victoria, he then formally tendered his resignation to the King, who accepted it, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.

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