Trump says US-UK relations improving under Burnham compared to Starmer

Published September 22, 2026 2:03pm ET | Updated September 22, 2026 2:03pm ET



President Donald Trump signaled Tuesday that U.S. relations with the United Kingdom are improving under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, despite the president’s affection for his predecessor, Keir Starmer.

Starmer resigned this past summer amid increasing public dissatisfaction. Under his leadership, the Labour Party suffered historic losses in both the 2025 and 2026 local elections.

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