Andy Burnham says he will disagree with Trump in public if necessary
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Key context: <p>PM promises to ‘defend national interest before anything else’ in first big broadcast interview since entering No 10</p><p>Andy Burnham has promised to disagree with Donald Trump if necessary, including in public, in his first big broadcast interview since becoming prime minister.</p><p>Burnham’s comments came as Wes Streeting, the new defence secretary, said he did not believe the Trump administration was looking for allies who “suck up”, but rather those with the confidence to set out disagreements when needed.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/26/andy-burnham-interview-bbc-donald-trump-wes-streeting">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
PM promises to ‘defend national interest before anything else’ in first big broadcast interview since entering No 10Andy Burnham has promised to disagree with Donald Trump if necessary, including in public, in his first big broadcast interview since becoming prime minister.Burnham’s comments came as Wes Streeting, the new defence secretary, said he did not believe the Trump administration was looking for allies who “suck up”, but rather those with the confidence to set out disagreements when needed. Continue reading...
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