Burnham, in his first speech, said his first call will be to U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and that he will present a 10-year plan, according to Israeli media reports.
In his first speech since being appointed UK prime minister, Andy Burnham said his first priority would be to call U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and that he would present a 10-year plan, according to Israeli media reports. The speech, delivered shortly after his appointment, marks Burnham's initial public statement as premier.
Burnham was appointed earlier today (Mon 13:59 Jerusalem). The thread shows a rapid sequence: Keir Starmer resigned, Burnham arrived at Buckingham Palace, was formally appointed, and King Charles III invited him to form a government. The appointment was confirmed by multiple reports at the same time.
The Zioneer has previously reported on extensive phone calls between Trump and Zelensky (Sun Jun 14, 19:51 Jerusalem), Trump's offer of mediation in the Ukraine war (Sun Jul 5, 06:32 Jerusalem), and Zelensky's statements about a 'real chance' to end the conflict. Burnham's vow to call both leaders immediately places his premiership within the ongoing diplomatic landscape.
The specific details of the 10-year plan and the timing of the promised calls have not been disclosed. It remains unclear whether the plan pertains to domestic policy, foreign affairs, or the Ukraine conflict.
6 developments
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- DevelopingSenior US official says Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelensky
- DevelopingZelensky after Trump meeting: 'We discussed ideas to bring peace closer'
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