Burnham 'gets it' says Trump, as the two leaders meet for first time
Donald Trump says he can do business with Andy Burnham at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, but criticises the "terrible" Chagos deal.
US President Donald Trump expressed his opinion on Tuesday regarding the United Kingdom's relations under the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He spoke positively of the relationship between the two nations, stating that they were "more up" since Burnham assumed leadership. Trump emphasized the improved rapport with Burnham compared to his predecessor, Keir Starmer. The two leaders exchanged greetings during a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Trump specifically commented on the recent agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. He expressed his disapproval of the deal, describing it as "terrible." The president suggested that Burnham would be reconsidering the arrangement, given its strategic significance and the ongoing US involvement at the Diego Garcia base. Burnham, the 56-year-old Labour leader, assumed office in July, succeeding Starmer, who initially endeared himself to Trump by arranging a state visit to the White House.
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