Andy Burnham promises three foreign-policy overhauls
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Andy Burnham is taking his "Makerfield" test global after becoming prime minister in July, using the Commonwealth meeting in Antigua as a warm-up for an "autumn of diplomacy" before hosting the G20 in Manchester in 2027.

He says Britain is rebuilding trust and seeks new relationships with the Commonwealth, the Middle East and the EU, with AI standards a G20 priority.

Burnham ruled out inviting Vladimir Putin, pledged continued support for Ukraine, and welcomed Xi Jinping, saying, “he will see a big difference.”

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