Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
In his first major interview as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham stated he is prepared to challenge Donald Trump on issues where British national interests are at stake. Burnham also addressed concerns regarding defense spending and his relationship with the US administration.
Why it matters
The stance of a new UK leader toward the US president is a critical indicator of future geopolitical alignment and foreign policy strategy.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Laura Kuenssberg Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg BBC Andy Burnham spoke exclusively to Laura Kuenssberg this week in his first major interview as prime minister Andy Burnham says he would be prepared to call out Donald Trump to defend Britain's "national interest before anything else" if it is the right thing to do, in his first major interview as prime minister.
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Burnham said he had had a good first exchange with Trump, finding him to be "really warm".
But asked twice if he would trust the US president, he did not say, answering, "it's a changing world isn't it, and you just obviously have to call things as they develop".
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