If confirmed, it would mark Burnham's first official visit to the US since he took over as prime minister in July. #EuropeNews
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26/08/2026 - 15:28 GMT+2
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is planning a visit to New York in September, where he is expected to press US President Donald Trump for further support for Ukraine.
World leaders are scheduled to meet in the city next month for the United Nations General Assembly, with military aid for Kyiv set to be high on the agenda.
In an interview with Bloomberg earlier this week, Burnham said he was "looking forward to going to New York in September."
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