Burnham and Trump – what the new prime minister should remember about UK-US ties

Michael Tubi/Shutterstock The hard work of government has begun for Andy Burnham. The new prime minister will be forced to confront a multitude of thorny issues, among which is the question of the UK’s partnership with the US. So what will the so-called “special relationship” look like in the Burnham-Trump era, and how can Burnham harness the lessons of Labour’s history? Despite the Maga moment dominating American politics, Burnham should remember that the US has a progressive historical…