He takes over from Keir Starmer as Prime Minister on Monday
Andy Burnham has been sworn in as leader of the British Labour party.
He has been appointed during a special conference in central London this lunchtime - after an unchallenged run
The British Prime Minister-in-waiting's promising his government will have the 'courage to fix the big things.'
He takes over from Keir Starmer as Prime Minister from Monday.
Writing on X, Taoiseach Micheál Martin congratulated Mr. Burnham, saying he looks forward to working closely with him to continue "the close cooperation and friendship between Ireland and our nearest neighbours".
Congratulations Andy Burnham on your election as leader of The Labour Party, ahead of becoming PM on Monday.
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) July 17, 2026
I look forward to working closely with you to continue the close cooperation and friendship between Ireland and our nearest neighbours. pic.twitter.com/mfAuzzA5i3
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