President Donald Trump spoke by phone with the new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday, hours after Burnham was appointed to the position, according to reports. The content of the conversation was not disclosed.
President Donald Trump spoke by phone with the newly appointed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday, hours after Burnham was formally appointed to the position, according to reports. The call is the first direct conversation between the two leaders since Burnham assumed office.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Burnham's election as Labour leader and his expected swearing-in as Prime Minister, following the resignation of Keir Starmer. Burnham, the former Manchester mayor, was officially elected Labour leader on Friday and sworn in as Prime Minister earlier Monday.
Trump has been conducting a series of diplomatic calls in recent days. The Zioneer has reported on his conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and with Iranian officials, amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program. The content of the call with Burnham was not disclosed.
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