Trump's Bromance and Burnham's Balancing Act: UK Grapples with US Tensions and Global Fallout

Donald Trump has called new Prime Minister Andy Burnham "terrific," marking a surprising shift after the US president once dismissed him as a "mayor of a town." The early warmth stems from Burnham's promise of a "more pragmatic" approach to North Sea drilling—a direct reversal of Labour's previous stance. But this budding friendship masks deeper strategic risks. Trump expects concessions on energy, defence, and trade, while Burnham remains...