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U.K.'s Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

Dubbed the ‘King of the North’ for his work as the mayor of Greater Manchester in northwestern England, Burnham will replace Keir Starmer ‌as Prime Minister on July 20, when he says he will also unveil his cabinet team of top Ministers

· 7/19/2026, 8:26:40 PM· 2 min read
U.K.'s Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
Dubbed the ‘King of the North’ for his work as the mayor of Greater Manchester in northwestern England, Burnham will replace Keir Starmer ‌as Prime Minister on July 20, when he says he will also unveil his cabinet team of top Ministers
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