Andy Burnham has officially become the UK’s new Prime Minister after being appointed by King Charles III following his election as leader of the Labour Party. This marks the seventh Prime Minister for the UK in the past decade, highlighting a period of political instability. In his first address, Burnham pledged to bring both stability and significant reforms to the country. The appointment follows a leadership contest within the Labour Party which Burnham ultimately won last week. The traditional meeting with the monarch on Monday finalized his ascension to the role. Further details on Burnham's planned reforms are expected in the coming days, as he begins forming his government.