Labour MP Andy Burnham has officially become the seventh Prime Minister in a decade after meeting the King at Buckingham Palace. The new Labour leader will now head to Downing Street to deliver a speech outlining the policies of his administration.
Cabinet Appointments Underway
Burnham is expected to announce his Cabinet shortly, with Shabana Mahmood and Ed Miliband among the leading contenders for the role of Chancellor of the Exchequer. The appointments will shape the economic direction of the new government.
Speech and International Calls
The Prime Minister is scheduled to make a speech outside Number 10, offering a first glimpse of his government's priorities. He is also likely to speak with world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, as he begins his tenure.
According to the Daily Record's Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, this marks a momentous day in British politics. The live blog will continue to provide updates on all developments as the new government takes shape.
