Burnham to meet Trump in New York

The PM is expected to hold face-to-face talks with the US president as they attend the UN General Assembly next week.

Ukraine support on the agenda

Burnham has suggested he will use the trip to lobby Trump to give more support to Ukraine.

Shrugging off past jibes

The PM has brushed aside concerns about his previous critical comments about the Republican president.

A diplomatic minefield awaits

The encounter comes with Transatlantic tensions running high over the Middle East crisis, Russia, Falklands, Irish unification and tech regulation.

Trump calls Burnham a nice guy

Earlier this week Trump described the Labour premier as a 'very nice guy' but 'on the liberal side'.

“very nice guy”

Irish unification controversy erupts

Trump caused a storm by seemingly backing a merger between Northern Ireland and the Republic, which the UK Government flatly rejected.

Falklands support in doubt

In recent weeks the president has hinted he would not support Britain if Argentina tried to claim the Falkland Islands again.

Iran war linked to Falklands

Trump linked the Falklands dispute to the UK's reluctance to get involved in the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Iran war causes energy chaos

The US-Israeli war against Iran has caused chaos in global energy supplies.

US complaints about online safety

There are reports that US officials have privately complained about the Government's online safety legislation.

Social media ban for under-16s

US officials are concerned about the prospect of under-16s being banned from social media in the UK.

AI regulation divide widens

The UK and America have taken different positions on AI development, with Trump dismissing the need for 'guardrails'.

Trump's high IQ approach

Trump says AI regulation only requires having a 'very high IQ' president, not guardrails.

Starmer's initial success soured

Keir Starmer's initial meeting with Trump was seen as an unexpected success, although relations later soured over his refusal to participate in the Iran war.

Meetings not yet finalised

Downing Street sources said Burnham's meetings in New York were not yet finalised.

From snubbing to meeting Trump

As Manchester Mayor, Burnham insisted he would not give Trump 'the time of day' and suggested he would snub a meeting.

Politicians say things in the moment

Last month Burnham said everyone says things as politicians, but in the moment you meet people where they're at and find a connection.

“Everyone says things as politicians. In the moment you meet people where they're at, and you find a connection with people”

Looking forward to first meeting

Burnham said he had a good phone call with Trump on his first day in office and is looking forward to meeting in person.

“I'm looking forward actually to my first meeting”