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Andy Burnham has officially become Britain's prime minister after King Charles III invited him to form a government.

British Labour Party leader Andy Burnham has officially become Britain's prime minister after King Charles III invited him to form a government. He has succeeded Keir Starmer, who earlier tendered his resignation to the King.

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