Andy Burnham will be the seventh leader to lead the UK in 10 years|@andyburnham|X

Andy Burnham has been officially confirmed as the new leader of the Labour Party and is finalizing his cabinet ahead of becoming the seventh prime minister in 10 years on Monday.

During his speech at a special party conference, the Makerfield Member of Parliament pledged to give “hope back” to working-class communities, thanking outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his service.

He also pledged to unify his party, counter Britain’s new right, and remain pro-business. The nation’s inflation rate sat at 2.8% in May, remaining above the Bank of England’s official target of 2%.