The first lord of the treasury is a title held by the prime minister of the United Kingdom, as head of the lords commissioners of the treasury exercising the ancient office of Lord High Treasurer. Whe
Prime Minister Andy Burnham portrait
The front door of 10 Downing Street, showing the letter-box inscribed with "First Lord of the Treasury"
Andrew Murray Burnham is a British politician who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party since July 2026. He has been Member of Parliament for Makerfield in
First Lord of the Treasury
…United Kingdom First Lord of the Treasury Royal Arms of His Majesty's Government Flag of the United Kingdom Incumbent Andy Burnham since 21 July 2026 Residence 10 Downing Street Seat Westminster Appointer The King appoints ex officio the prime minister Term length At His Majesty's…
Official portrait as Health Secretary, 2009
Burnham as Health Secretary, speaking at an event during the Labour Party Conference in 2009
Burnham speaking at the NHS Confederation annual conference in 2014