How will Burnham deal with Trump?
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How will Burnham deal with Trump?

Jun 25, 2026 · 41 min

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<p>Overnight, President Trump offered his first slither of a thought on the incoming prime minister Andy Burnham, calling him “extremely liberal" and a mayor of a "town” - which - arguably could have been much worse.</p><p>Does Burnham need to put his relationship with Trump centre stage? Or just ignore him? Will Trump be as relevant to Burnham as he was to Starmer?</p><p>Later, has the water closed over the Starmer premiership without a ripple? Why have we moved on so quickly? Are we in danger of turning the office of prime minister into a pop up shop?</p><p>The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - <a href="https://www.hsbc.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hsbc.co.uk/</a></p>