Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham's initial 20-minute phone call with Donald Trump was described as "extremely warm" by Downing Street. The US leader offered an early endorsement of Mr Burnham, stating he has a "big job ahead" and pledging US support for the UK. The call signals a fresh start for the transatlantic partnership, with Mr Burnham confirming the continuation of UK bases for US defensive strikes against Iran. Newly appointed Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to hold his first bilateral talks with US counterpart Marco Rubio during the upcoming ASEAN summit. Downing Street sidestepped questions regarding Mr Burnham's stance on North Sea drilling, a policy championed by the US leader, despite Labour's manifesto opposing new licences. In fullAndy Burnham’s first conversation with Donald Trump was ‘extremely warm’, Downing Street saysMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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

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The new Labour premier's chat with the US President was among his first tasks after entering Downing Steet on Monday.

The new Labour premier's chat with the US President was among his first tasks after entering Downing Steet on Monday.

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

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham invited Trump to Manchester in their first phone call as heads of state, an idea Trump liked, according to Politico.

While not always complimentary, Andy Burnham has been careful to describe Donald Trump as part of a bigger ecosystem.

From a meeting with King Charles III to a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, here's what to know about Burnham's first day at the helm of Downing Street.

Donald Trump has shared details of his first conversation with the UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and has hinted at a meeting in the "not too distant future"

Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, shortly after taking office Monday afternoon, 20th July 2026. According to 10 Downing…

Donald Trump said he wished Andy Burnham 'good luck and Godspeed' in a phone call less than an hour after he became Prime Minister.

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Trump held discussions with the newly appointed British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, with their talks encompassing key topics such as North Sea oil and trade agreements.…

Andy Burnham has been officially appointed as the new Prime Minister of the UK and has wasted no time in getting to work, with a new Cabinet announced and a bold speech delivered…

Andy Burnham should enjoy praise from Donald Trump on his first day in the job, because it might not last

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The Republican president had previously described the UK’s latest leader as ‘extremely liberal’ but struck a supportive tone in his latest Truth Social post

The “special relationship” is facing its greatest test in years - Andy Burnham had barely unpacked in Number 10 before taking an hour-long call from President Trump to discuss…