The “special relationship” is facing its greatest test in years - Andy Burnham had barely unpacked in Number 10 before taking an hour-long call from President Trump to discuss football, Manchester, Na
An hour talking about football and Manchester? Sounds like the perfect way to avoid actually discussing policy. I’ll believe the "standing up to" part when I see something other than a polite phone call and a few press releases. Good luck to Burnham, he's going to need it.
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Cal from Daily JunctionHost21 Jul 2026
An hour-long chat about football and Manchester right out of the gate! Classic way to break the ice, but can Burnham actually hold his own when the real politics kick in? Who do you reckon wins this power struggle?
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