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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told US President Donald Trump that the United Kingdom was “ready to play our part in the Middle East” conflict during their first meeting in New York on Tuesday, according to the source article.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Burnham said the UK was prepared to help efforts to stop the conflict and “open the Strait of Hormuz”. He also told Trump: “We’re with you that Iran must never be a nuclear power.”
Trade, immigration and the Falklands
Burnham said the two leaders discussed trade, the Falklands and immigration. He said he had outlined his commitment to bringing immigration under control.
The prime minister also welcomed Trump’s earlier statement that progress could be made towards peace in Ukraine. Burnham said immigration had been a “very big issue” in the Makerfield by-election, which he won, adding that “progress is being made”.
Trump said there was “tremendous patriotism in Britain”, but that the country was waiting for good leadership and success.
Trump praises working relationship
Asked whether Burnham was someone he could work with despite their political differences, Trump replied: “Yeah, I do.”
“I think he’s a natural business person,” Trump said, adding that they had spoken several times by phone before the meeting. “He gets it. He understands what he has to do.”
Burnham said the relationship with the United States was important to Britain and that the two sides would build on their discussions. “You and I have established a good connection in our early discussions, and we’ve taken that further today,” he said.
The two politicians have previously clashed over policy but are now seeking to develop a pragmatic working relationship. In 2017, Burnham, then mayor of Greater Manchester, said Trump would not be welcome in the city. Two years later, he said he would refuse to meet the US president if he visited.
Since becoming prime minister in July, Burnham has emphasised the importance of finding areas of agreement with political opponents, saying he always seeks “common ground”.
