LIVERPOOL, England — Just a few days ago Andy Burnham tried to kill off chatter in his party about a general election, insisting he would […]
Author: Dan Bloom
Burnham passes his first Trump test — but papers over the cracks
NEW YORK — Before Andy Burnham’s meeting with Donald Trump, a senior U.K. government figure noted wryly that they were looking out for one thing […]
Britain-focused Andy Burnham starts racking up the air miles
NEW YORK — Even senior Whitehall officials believed Andy Burnham would not attend the U.N. General Assembly until the announcement came from the British prime […]
What Andy Burnham needs from Donald Trump at their New York meet
LONDON — When Keir Starmer had his first dinner with Donald Trump, he strained so hard to impress the U.S. president that his host offered […]
Farage would use military to ‘crush’ Argentina in any Falklands dispute, senior ally says
BIRMINGHAM, England — Nigel Farage would use Britain’s armed forces to “crush” Argentina in defense of the Falkland Islands, a senior figure in his right-wing […]
Farage plans fall visit with Le Pen in France
BIRMINGHAM, England — Britain’s Nigel Farage plans to visit France by the end of October to meet Marine Le Pen, the president of the far-right […]
Britain’s new finance minister sets date for first big speech on growth
LONDON — Britain’s new top finance minister plans to give his first major speech in the role next week, which is expected to focus on […]
Burnham promised hope. Reality is already getting in the way
LONDON — Britain’s new prime minister spent his first statement to parliament promising to “bring back hope.” Over 204 minutes he demonstrated just how many […]