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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maja Anushka

How Jackdaw could be the key to Burnham getting his ‘Mamdani moment’ with Trump

When Starmer met Donald Trump, he came well-prepared. The then-prime minister’s charm offensive in February 2025 included a historic invitation to a second state visit and a letter from the King, which Trump called “beautiful”.

When Andy Burnham met Trump for the first time yesterday, he had none of the same tricks up his sleeve. In fact, there was every chance it would end up an awkward first date.

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