Key facts
- Burnham will meet Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
- Burnham plans to urge Trump to send interceptor missiles to Ukraine.
- Burnham previously criticized Trump but now seeks common ground.
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss foreign policy challenges, including engagement with China and support for Ukraine. Burnham, who took office on July 20, 2026, has stated he will seek common ground with Trump, despite past criticisms. The meeting comes as the UK navigates a complex relationship with China, a stark contrast to the "Golden Era" of a decade ago. Burnham's government has also announced plans to send a Royal Air Force plane to assist Saudi Arabia in repelling attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels.