Andy Burnham meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace as PM

Andy Burnham formally took office as Britain’s new prime minister after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Monday, completing the process of forming his government. Burnham is expected to outline his administration’s policy priorities and announce his cabinet in the coming days. Political observers said his first statements are likely to signal the government’s direction and its approach to the post-Brexit period. Domestic priorities are expected to focus on the economy, the health service and public services. Burnham is also expected to address parliament in the coming days to set out the framework of his premiership. Further details on cabinet appointments and the government’s legislative agenda were not immediately available.