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Andy Burnham: “Normally you would want a good relationship with the US, but if you can’t agree with them, then say that as well. That’s…”

On the recordJune 6, 2026
Normally you would want a good relationship with the US, but if you can’t agree with them, then say that as well. That’s the only way I think to deal with him.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

On dealing with the US regarding Donald Trump.

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