Politics · 26 July 2026
Prime Minister Burnham says he would challenge Trump for Britain's interests
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated that he would prioritise Britain's national interest "before anything else" should he ever find himself in disagreement with Donald Trump. In his first major interview, Burnham told the BBC that he had a "really warm" first exchange with the US president. He also expressed "concern" about Trump starting the conflict with Iran, saying he wouldn't hold back his opinion.
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