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World leaders are watching Andy Burnham as UK's next prime minister

13 July 2026 · in 80 words

World leaders are watching Andy Burnham as UK's next prime minister

As Andy Burnham prepares to become prime minister, global leaders are forming opinions on his potential government. Donald Trump is said to be unconvinced by Burnham's stance on immigration and North Sea oil drilling, while China feels frustration at the frequent UK political changes. Russia expects no shift in British policy, and Ukraine is concerned about instability but trusts continued support, with EU allies focused on defence spending.

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