'What, a new one?' Elderly man's reaction leaves UK PM Burnham red-faced on care home visit

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham was left embarrassed during a visit to a north London care home on Wednesday when an elderly resident reacted with disbelief at meeting yet another new leader.

The exchange, which drew laughter from those present, saw the man ask Burnham: "Who are you?" After the prime minister introduced himself, the resident queried: "Andrew? And you are the local candidate, are you?"

Burnham explained: "I was a local candidate. I had a by-election a few weeks ago. But no, I'm now the Prime Minister." When the resident still seemed confused, a carer informed him: "He's the Prime Minister."

"What, a new one?" the man exclaimed, adding: "They keep changing every five minutes!" Burnham could only respond with an awkward smile, saying: "I know, I know."

The exchange highlights the rapid turnover of UK prime ministers in recent years – Burnham is the seventh in just over a decade. The resident's reaction echoed the famous 2017 moment when Bristol resident Brenda exclaimed "not another one!" upon hearing of a snap election.

Burnham took office last week after Keir Starmer was forced out by mutinous Labour MPs, following Burnham's return to Westminster in a by-election.

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