Andy Burnham doubles down on Chagos handover in talks with Mauritius as Donald Trump threatens to block deal

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Andy Burnham brushes off Donald Trump attacks after once saying US President was ‘not welcome' in Manchester.

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Andy Burnham has dismissed his past attacks on Donald Trump, saying that "politicians say things throughout their career", as he prepares to meet the US President for the first time at a major summit in New York.The Prime Minister – who is en route to the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York – also said that he had chided the US President for describing Manchester as "some town".It will be the pair's first face-to-face meeting since Mr Burnham became PM two months ago.

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Since then, the pair have spoken twice on the phone.In the past, Mr Burnham has been heavily critical of Mr Trump, saying that he was not welcome in Manchester, and during the Capitol Hill riots in January 2021 that "any UK politician who gave Trump the time of day should be ashamed right now".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Asked about his past criticism, Mr Burnham said: "Politicians say things throughout their career, but now the important thing is to focus on the moment you are in."I did say...

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Andy Burnham has doubled down on Labour's plans to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite Donald Trump's repeated suggestions that he would block the deal.Behind closed doors, the Prime Minister reassured the ally of China that Britain remains committed to giving up the archipelago - even if they have to wait until after the US President leaves office.

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Back in May 2025, Sir Keir Starmer settled a deal to give up the sovereign territory despite the Chagossians impassioned campaign to bring the handover to a screeching halt.

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Speaking about Mr Burnham's upcoming agenda, Nigel Farage said: "I have it on good authority that the PM will tomorrow at midday be speaking to the Mauritian Prime Minister." MORE ON THE CHAGOS 'SURRENDER':Nigel...

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A: Andy Burnham brushes off Donald Trump attacks after once saying US President was ‘not welcome' in Manchester.

B: Andy Burnham has dismissed his past attacks on Donald Trump, saying that "politicians say things throughout their career", as he prepares to meet the US President for the first time at a major summit in New York.The Prime Minister – who is en route to the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York – also said that he had chided the US President for describing Manchester as "some town".It will be the pair's first face-to-face meeting since Mr Burnham became PM two months ago.

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A: Andy Burnham brushes off Donald Trump attacks after once saying US President was ‘not welcome' in Manchester.

B: Andy Burnham has doubled down on Labour's plans to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite Donald Trump's repeated suggestions that he would block the deal.Behind closed doors, the Prime Minister reassured the ally of China that Britain remains committed to giving up the archipelago - even if they have to wait until after the US President leaves office.