Burnham and Trump expected to meet for first time next week as PM steps up presence on world stage

UK Health Secretary Andy Burnham will travel to the UN General Assembly in New York, where he is set to push for greater international backing for Ukraine. The visit follows reports that British officials have been arranging for a potential in-person meeting between Burnham and U.S. President Donald Trump, after the prime minister expressed interest in attending the summit. With tensions over global conflicts and diplomatic relations high, the discussions could shape future policy approaches. Details on the agenda and outcomes remain unclear ahead of the gathering.

Andy Burnham will attend UN general assembly, where he is expected to try to drum up more support for UkraineUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is expected to meet Donald Trump for the first time in person at the UN general assembly next week in New York.Last month the Guardian reported British officials had stepped up their preparations for a face-to-face meeting between Burnham and Trump after the prime minister said he hoped to attend the assembly of world leaders. Continue reading...