Andy Burnham says he will disagree with Trump in public if necessary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated he is prepared to publicly disagree with US President Donald Trump to defend British national interests. This marks a shift in tone as the new government navigates foreign policy tensions regarding US military operations.
Why it matters
It signals a potential shift in the 'special relationship' between the UK and US under new leadership.
Burnham speaking to Laura Kuenssberg at No 10 North in Manchester. Photograph: Reuters Burnham speaking to Laura Kuenssberg at No 10 North in Manchester. Photograph: Reuters Foreign policy Andy Burnham says he will disagree with Trump in public if necessary PM promises to ‘defend national interest before anything else’ in first big broadcast interview since entering No 10
Prefer the Guardian on Google Andy Burnham has promised to disagree with Donald Trump if necessary, including in public, in his first big broadcast interview since becoming prime minister.
Burnham’s comments came as Wes Streeting, the new defence secretary, said he did not believe the Trump administration was looking for allies who “suck up”, but rather those with the confidence to set out disagreements when needed.
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