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UK’s Burnham ‘putting Britain first’ as he rules out 2029 election
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated he will prioritize Britain’s interests and avoid aligning with US President Donald Trump on issues like the US-Israeli war on Iran, immigration, energy, and tech regulation. His predecessor Keir Starmer had a strained relationship with Trump over these topics.
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