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Burnham softens up Trump – but at what cost?

Politico EU Tuesday 22 September 2026, 07:21 UTC By Anne McElvoy, Sam Coates 62 min read
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Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News How on edge will Andy Burnham feel as he prepares to meet Donald Trump? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess the risks as the two meet for the first time – where could the US president take umbrage? Also – why has Andy Burnham agreed to help Saudi Arabia with “defensive military support” against the Houthis?

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How on edge will Andy Burnham feel as he prepares to meet Donald Trump?

Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess the risks as the two meet for the first time – where could the US president take umbrage?

Also – why has Andy Burnham agreed to help Saudi Arabia with “defensive military support” against the Houthis?

Sam’s been speaking to Liberal Democrat leader – Sir Ed Davey – as their conference wraps up in Brighton, but why have AI, technology and social care become a major theme?

And, why are Lib Dem candidates being told to ditch the suits for quarter-zip tops?

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