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UK’s Burnham faces test as Trump seeks British bases for Iran attack

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The US has resumed strikes against Iran, prompting high-level talks within the UK government. Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces an early decision on the level of support to provide to America's military campaign. The issue presents a significant test for the new Labour leader, who was installed on Friday.

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Why it matters

Burnham faces a day one decision on supporting US military campaign against Iran

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Andy Burnham is the incoming UK Prime Minister.

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Burnham faces a potential day-one decision on how much to support the US military campaign.

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  • Burnham faces a day one decision on supporting US military campaign against Iran
  • Outgoing PM Starmer's government was engaged in high-level talks about renewed US attacks

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The resumption of US strikes against Iran has placed incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham into a potential day one decision on how much to support Britain’s closest ally in its ongoing military campaign.

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Burnham faces a potential day-one decision on how much to support the US military campaign.

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Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government was engaged in high-level talks about renewed US attacks on Iran.

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The US has resumed strikes against Iran.

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Andy Burnham is the incoming UK Prime Minister.

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