Trump cools speculation over visit to presumed UK PM Burnham

US President Donald Trump made clear he has no intention of becoming the first world leader to visit presumed future UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Speaking to reporters at the White House on June 24 during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump was asked whether he would like to be the first international leader to visit Burnham after he takes office. The US president responded with a brief “No.”

“I think we're probably of a different persuasion,” Trump said, adding: “I hear he's extremely liberal, extremely.”

The US president also renewed his criticism of Britain’s energy policy, arguing against the government's refusal to expand oil and gas production in the North Sea.

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is widely viewed as the leading candidate to succeed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, regarded as the most popular figure within the Labour Party, was elected to Parliament only days ago. Starmer announced his resignation on June 22.

By Jeyhun Aghazada