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5 Key Moments From Andy Burnham’s First Day as U.K. Prime Minister, Including His Invite to President Trump

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From a meeting with King Charles III to a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, here's what to know about Burnham's first day at the helm of Downing Street.

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  1. Just the News

    Trump says he had a 'very good conversation' with new British prime minister (opens Just the News)

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    Burnham became the prime minister earlier Monday, shortly after winning a special election to represent his area in parliament. Last week he was named head of the governing Labour Party and former Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Burnham invites Trump to Manchester in first call as prime minister (opens Washington Examiner)

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    U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and President Donald Trump held their first call since Burnham took office, an opportunity the prime minister used to invite Trump to Manchester. Tensions between Trump and Burnham were evident before the latter took office, largely over pointed comments Burnham had …

  3. Time

    5 Key Moments From Andy Burnham’s First Day as U.K. Prime Minister, Including His Invite to President Trump (opens Time)

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    From a meeting with King Charles III to a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, here's what to know about Burnham's first day at the helm of Downing Street.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Trump says he’ll soon meet new British PM Andy Burnham after ‘interesting’ call (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to meet with newly sworn-in British Prime Minister Andy Burnham after what he described as an “interesting” and productive phone call. “I had a very good conversation with the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham,” Trump posted on Tr…

  5. Fox News

    Trump says first call with new UK PM Burnham went 'very well,' pledges US support (opens Fox News)

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    Trump pledged U.S. support for Britain's new prime minister after the pair discussed the U.S.-U.K. alliance, trade and Middle East security during their first call.

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