Britain Braces for Seventh Prime Minister in a Decade as Burnham Set to Take Labour Reins

Andy Burnham is expected to be declared Labour leader Friday, capping a turbulent stretch for UK politics.

Britain is set to gain its seventh prime minister in a decade this week, with Andy Burnham expected to be declared leader of the Labour Party on Friday and invited to form a new government shortly after, according to the Guardian.

The looming transition caps a period of turmoil in Westminster, coming as lawmakers prepare to debate new limits on political donations. Analysis shared with the Guardian found that Reform UK would have held onto just 15% of the donations it received last year had a proposed £100,000 cap on political contributions been in force — a figure likely to fuel debate as MPs take up the issue this week.

Outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is due to face his final Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, the Guardian reported.

— Compiled from reporting by the Guardian.