Pakistan, July 20 -- Andy Burnham became Britain's new prime minister on Monday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. The monarch invited Burnham to form the next government after accepting Keir Starmer's resignation. The leadership change begins a new political chapter for the United Kingdom.

Starmer left Downing Street earlier on Monday after serving as prime minister for two years. In his farewell speech, he said Britain was stronger and fairer than before. He expressed pride in his government's achievements before formally stepping down.

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