Woofun AI reports that Andy Burnham was elected Leader of the UK Labour Party at a special conference on July 17. He is set to succeed Keir Starmer as Prime Minister following appointment by King Charles III. Starmer is scheduled to submit his resignation on July 20, after which Burnham will formally assume office. The 56-year-old former Mayor of Greater Manchester secured the position as the sole official candidate with majority support from Labour MPs.