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Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election
Veteran Labour Party politician Andy Burnham has become Britain's new prime minister He takes over from Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation last month.
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Keir Starmer, Former UK Prime Minister, Says He Will Resign From Parliament
Keir Starmer, who left Downing Street in July after pressure from his own party, said he would quit his parliamentary seat to focus on a role in international affairs and defense.
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Andy Burnham formally appointed U.K. prime minster
Andy Burnham was formally appointed the newest British prime minster, the seventh to take up the position in the last decade. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on how Burnham differs from outgoing prime minster Keir Starmer and his meeting with King Charles III.
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