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31:40Now PlayingToday, Keir Starmer made his way from No 10 to Buckingham Palace to officially resign as Prime Minister.
He was closely followed by his replacement, Andy Burnham, who is currently in his first few hours in the job.
Anoosh Chakelian is in Westminster with Ailbhe Rea to discuss.
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