The minister for the union is a position in the United Kingdom which is held concurrently with the post of Prime Minister.
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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
Minister for the Union
…United Kingdom Minister for the Union Royal Arms of His Majesty's Government Incumbent Andy Burnham since 20 July 2026 Seat Westminster, London Appointer Monarch Term length At His Majesty's pleasure Inaugural holder Boris Johnson Formation 26 July…
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