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UK's new PM says he's willing to confront Trump if..
Published 26 July 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would publicly disagree with US President Donald Trump whenever Britain's national interest required it. While describing his
Synopsis UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would publicly disagree with US President Donald Trump whenever Britain's national interest required it. While describing his first conversation with Trump as warm, Burnham avoided saying he trusted him, defended an independent foreign policy, and ruled out calling an early general election before 2029.
Published: July 26, 2026 โข 12:54 PM IST ยท Updated: July 26, 2026 โข 8:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would publicly disagree with US President Donald Trump whenever Britain's national interest required it.
While describing his first conversation with Trump as warm, Burnham avoided saying he trusted him, defended an independent foreign policy, and ruled out calling an early general election before 2029.