Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
Andy Burnham is positioned to become the next UK Prime Minister, prompting international analysis on how his leadership might affect relations with global powers. Correspondents suggest that while he is relatively unknown to figures like Donald Trump, his administration will face immediate pressure regarding foreign policy and environmental regulations.
Why it matters
The transition of power in the UK has significant implications for transatlantic relations and global geopolitical stability.
Image source, AP Published 11 minutes ago Andy Burnham is set to be the UK's next prime minister.
BBC correspondents in Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Asia reflect on what world leaders make of a Burnham premiership.
North America correspondent So far, Donald Trump has been fairly dismissive when it comes to Burnham. He seems unconvinced that a Burnham premiership will address his two biggest criticisms of Starmer's government: its policies on immigration and drilling in the North Sea oil field.
US administration officials, for instance, view the possibility of Ed Miliband being named chancellor of the exchequer as evidence that British environmental policy will remain unchanged, given his ban on new North Sea oil and gas drilling licences as energy secretary.
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