Prime Minister Andy Burnham appoints Yvette Cooper as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in 10 Downing Street. Mr Burnham was appointed Prime Minister on Monday, 20 July 2026, after King Charles accepted the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, following Mr Burnham’s unopposed election as Labour leader. Prime Minister Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer in 10 Downing Street. Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street Prime Minister Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer in 10 Downing Street. She is expected to lead on social care reform, a priority for the new Prime Minister.