Burnham Plans First Trump Meeting at UN

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to hold his first in-person meeting with current President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The talks are likely to cover support for Ukraine and ceasefire efforts, conflicts in the Middle East, energy security, North Sea drilling, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting comes amid strained U.S.-UK relations over Britain’s refusal to join the U.S. war with Iran and disputes involving the Falkland Islands and Irish reunification. Trump has called Burnham a “very nice guy” but “on the liberal side,” while Burnham has said he intends to engage with him despite past disagreements and criticism. The encounter is therefore viewed as a significant test of transatlantic diplomacy, with Burnham also expected to press for stronger military assistance for Ukraine.