Reports from the United States indicate the White House has raised concerns about UK Premier Andy Burnham’s decision to appoint Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, amid warnings from the Donald Trump administration that he could create tensions in the UK-US relationship, according to reports Tuesday.

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

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.

Middle East Eye breaks down former Labour leader's views on key foreign policy issues