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UK deputy PM Lammy leaves government

July 20, 2026 10:57 AM EDT

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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