British Prime Minister Andy Burnham assured US President Donald Trump that London would be committed to defense and security and would help support the

The incoming PM said that he planned to be ‘upfront’ with the US president, who has threatened to target Iran’s civilian infrastructure.

The stage is set for the 7th Prime Minister in 10 years as Andy Burnham prepares for Downing Street.

Keir Starmer allowed his country to be humiliated by Washington. Burnham should learn from his mistakes.

The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street in London after taking office on Monday. [Isabel Infantes / REUTERS]

Donald Trump previously described the new prime minister as ‘the mayor of a town’