United Kingdom · Head of government

Andy Burnham

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Office

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

In office since

20 July 2026

Party

Labour Party

How Burnham took office

Burnham was elected Leader of the Labour Party on 16 July 2026 and became Prime Minister on 20 July 2026, according to his GOV.UK biography.²

Career

1. June 2001Member of Parliament for Leigh²
2. 2007 to 2010Government roles as Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, and Secretary of State for Health²
3. May 2017Mayor of Greater Manchester, re-elected in 2021 and 2024²
4. June 2026Member of Parliament for Makerfield²
5. 16 July 2026Leader of the Labour Party²
6. 20 July 2026 to presentPrime Minister^2,1

Notable facts

• 20 July 2026: The UN protocol list dated 20 October 2026 names Andrew Burnham as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.¹

Official biography

Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.

Sources

1. United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
2. GOV.UK, The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP (26 October 2026)