On the 20th, UK Labour Party leader Burnham received authorization from King Charles III at Buckingham Palace to form a new government, officially becoming the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The new Prime Minister announced the new cabinet on the same day.
Among the new cabinet members, Healey was appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Previously, he had resigned as Defence Secretary due to dissatisfaction with the funding for the defense investment plan. Streeting was appointed as Defence Secretary.
As the former Health Secretary, Streeting was once considered a potential candidate for Prime Minister, but ultimately withdrew from the Labour Party leadership race and supported Burnham.
Earlier, Burnham delivered a speech in front of Number 10 Downing Street, stating that he would promote "the most significant changes in 40 years" to establish "a new political model and a new economic model."
He believes the new government will strengthen cross-party and local cooperation, devolving more power from the central government to various regions.
Starmer: My job is done
Former Prime Minister Starmer delivered his farewell speech in front of Number 10 Downing Street before heading to Buckingham Palace to submit his resignation to King Charles III.
He said, "My job is done," and that today's UK is stronger and fairer than it was two years ago.
However, he also noted that the UK is currently facing the threat of external forces causing division, and called on the public to avoid social rifts.
He stated that he would hand over the baton to Burnham, who would receive his full support.
In July 2024, Starmer led Labour to victory in the House of Commons elections, ending the Conservative Party's 14-year rule, and formally became Prime Minister on July 5 that year.