World · 19 August 2026

PM Burnham visits bus station as Russia threatens Britain

Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Wolverhampton bus station yesterday, despite Russia threatening Britain with nuclear torpedoes and other major national issues. Russia's embassy accused the UK of being an "accomplice of Ukrainian neo-Nazis" after British-made drones caused about £35 billion in damage. Burnham, who will have been PM for a month tomorrow, said British policy on Ukraine would stay the same.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 August 2026 at 5:00

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