UK deputy PM Lammy leaves government
British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy applauds after Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a statement outside 10 Downing Street before resigning and transferring power to new Labour Party leader Andy Burnham, in London, Britain, July 20, 2026. REUTER
LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy left government on Monday after Andy Burnham took over as prime minister.
Lammy, who posted a statement on X, was also justice minister.
Business minister Peter Kyle also left government, Sky News reported.
(Reporting by Muvija M, writing by William James)
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