Politics · 16 September 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham to meet Canadian PM Mark Carney in Liverpool

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Liverpool today for a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney. Both leaders are Everton fans and plan to watch their team play Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Hill Dickinson Stadium after talks. Mr Burnham is back to work after compassionate leave following his father Roy's death on Monday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 September 2026 at 13:00

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