Burnham becomes UK’s 7th PM in 10 years

Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade after an unprecedented period of political upheaval

David Cameron 2010-2016
Resigns after losing Brexit referendum

Theresa May 2016-2019
Resigns after failing to win parliamentary backing for Brexit deal

Boris Johnson 2019-2022
Resigns after “Partygate” and other scandals

Liz Truss Sep-Oct 2022
Resigns after “mini-budget” plunges financial markets into chaos

Rishi Sunak 2022-2024
Resigns after leading Conservatives to historic election defeat

Keir Starmer 2024-2026
Resigns after losing party support following poor polls and setbacks

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David Cameron: 6 years, 64 days
Boris Johnson: 3 years, 45 days
Theresa May: 3 years, 12 days
Liz Truss: 50 days
Rishi Sunak: 1 year, 255 days
Keir Starmer: 2 years, 15 days
Conservative party
Labour party

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Andy Burnham

Sources: BBC, Reuters
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