ANDY Burnham will formally be installed as the UK's new Prime Minister today after Keir Starmer's resignation.
We heard from Starmer on Monday morning in his final Downing Street speech and he will headed to Buckingham Palace to see the King and officially exit the role he's held since 2024.
Burnham has also been to the Palace to speak to the King who appointed him prime minister on Monday afternoon.
After that Burnham will head to Downing Street where he will give a speech, reportedly without the famous lectern, any time between 12.30pm and 1pm, according to Politico.
How to watch as Andy Burnham becomes the UK's new prime minister?
Andy Burnham's appointment is being followed closely by the broadcasters, so you will be able to watch live on TV from any rolling news channel such as Sky News or the BBC. You will also be able to follow on their websites.
It is likely that Burnham's speech in Downing Street this afternoon will be broadcast from the official UK Prime Minister social media accounts, so tune in on Facebook or Twitter/X.
The National will have rolling news coverage throughout today of the key points from Burnham's speech, as well as updates on the appointment of his Cabinet and other important developments as they come.
