US President Donald Trump stated that his relationship with the UK is "more up" with Andy Burnham than with Keir Starmer, despite existing tensions on issues such as artificial intelligence regulation, the Chagos Islands, and the conflict in Iran. During their first face-to-face meeting at the UN assembly in New York, Trump described Burnham as a "natural businessperson" and expressed confidence in his potential as a prime minister, noting that he believed Burnham had "lots of assets on his side".
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Trump comments on UK relations with Burnham during UN assembly meeting
During a meeting at the UN assembly, US President Donald Trump remarked that his relationship with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is stronger than with Keir Starmer. He praised Burnham as a "natural businessperson" and highlighted ongoing tensions between the two countries on various issues.
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