Burnham sees Iran war resolution chance after US midterms

Democrats sweep US midterms

A blue tsunami saw Democrats take control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives as voters in conservative areas rejected President Donald Trump's Republican party.

Trump blames war for losses

Trump acknowledged the war hurt Republicans, saying people didn't like it when they had to pay more for fuel, but maintained he has no regrets over launching the conflict.

“didn't like it when they had to pay more for fuel”

Burnham sees opportunity for peace

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the world has an opportunity now to focus on resolving the Iran war and easing the cost of living crisis affecting all nations.

“world has an opportunity now”

Cost of living is central priority

Burnham said he cannot get people's cost of living pressures down until the conflict in the Middle East is resolved and the conflict in Ukraine started by Russia ends.

Burnham calls for global unity

The Prime Minister said countries cannot tackle cost of living issues alone and cannot do so when there is division between nations, calling for laser-like focus on these issues.

Burnham pledges Middle East de-escalation

Burnham said he will work for de-escalation in the Middle East following fears Trump may escalate the war now that foreign policy is one of the few areas not severely limited by the midterm results.