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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally resigned at Downing Street, saying "my work is done." He said over six-and-a-half years he led Labour from the 2019 defeat to an overwhelming 2024 election victory and has served as prime minister since that win; he added he believes the UK is stronger and fairer than two years ago. Starmer handed the premiership to Andy Burnham, offered his full support, and thanked the British people for the opportunity to serve.

New UK prime minister Andy Burnham said he will seek to use the flexibility available within existing UK fiscal rules to fund the next budget. Asked whether he would increase borrowing to boost infrastructure investment, he said he would comply with current rules and make full use of any flexibility they permit. He added this would not put the UK economy at risk, said he has not taken such risks in prior roles, and described his approach as cautious. Burnham said he will set out funding sources and financing arrangements clearly in the budget.