‘Don’t mention the special relationship’: how should UK’s next PM handle Donald Trump?
Summary
Andy Burnham is expected to become the next UK prime minister and will likely speak soon with President Donald Trump. Past UK leaders struggled with Trump’s unpredictable behavior, and experts say Burnham faces challenges in managing the UK-US relationship.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is expected to become UK prime minister soon.
- President Donald Trump has Scottish roots and is interested in Britain.
- Previous UK leaders had difficulty dealing with Trump’s unpredictable and demanding style.
- Trump insulted previous British leaders and criticized UK military support.
- Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester and held UK government roles in 2008-2009.
- Burnham has criticized US-style politics and Trump’s impact on global stability.
- Experts say Trump respects kings more than prime ministers and often treats UK leaders poorly.
- Burnham’s low recognition in the US might be an advantage in starting their relationship fresh.
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