Trump Says Talks With UK PM Andy Burnham Went Well, Signals Meeting Soon

U.S. President Donald Trump said he held a "very good conversation" with newly appointed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday, describing the call as productive and confirming that the two leaders plan to meet in the near future.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the discussion covered several key issues, including North Sea oil production, U.S.-UK trade, the longstanding military alliance, and efforts to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping route affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

"We discussed North Sea Oil, Trade, the Military Alliance, Demining of the Hormuz Strait, and many other topics. The call was interesting, and went very well," Trump wrote. He added that both leaders would meet "in the not too distant future" to continue discussions on shared priorities, although no date was announced.

Burnham officially became Britain's seventh prime minister in the past decade on Monday, promising to reshape the country's political landscape, revive economic growth, and restore public confidence after years of political instability.

According to the British prime minister's office, Burnham assured Trump that the United Kingdom remains committed to defense and security cooperation with the United States. He also reaffirmed London's support for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, where disruptions linked to the regional conflict have driven higher global energy prices and increased concerns over oil supplies.

The conversation comes after a period of strained relations between Washington and the previous UK government under former Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump had criticized Starmer over issues including the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, immigration policy, energy strategy, and technology regulation.

Tensions also emerged when Britain initially declined a U.S. request to use British military bases for strikes on Iran before later approving access.

Just weeks before Burnham took office, Trump said he knew little about the incoming British leader, describing him as "extremely liberal" and questioning whether he would support expanded oil drilling in the North Sea. Despite those earlier remarks, Trump's latest comments suggest a positive start to the new U.S.-UK relationship.