Britain’s ruling Labour Party said on July 17 that Andy Burnham had been elected party leader at a special conference, clearing the way for him to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister. Under the stated process, Starmer is due to submit his resignation to King Charles III on July 20. Burnham will then formally take office after being appointed by the king. Burnham, 56, previously served as mayor of Greater Manchester. Before the leadership result, he had secured support from a majority of Labour lawmakers and became the only formal candidate in the contest, according to the report cited by BlockBeats from China Media Group.
BlockBeats reported on July 17 that Britain’s ruling Labour Party announced at a special conference on local time July 17 that Andy Burnham had been elected party leader and, once appointed by King Charles III, would replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister.
Under the procedure outlined in the report, Starmer will submit his resignation to King Charles III on July 20. Burnham will then accept the king’s appointment and formally take office as prime minister.
Burnham, 56, previously served as mayor of Greater Manchester. Earlier in the Labour leadership race, he won backing from a majority of Labour members of parliament and became the only formal candidate. The report cited China Media Group as the source.
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