WorldPublished: 28 July 2026 at 02:38

Andy Burnham's first foreign visitor to be Ukrainian PM Volodymyr Zelenskyy

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that his first foreign visitor will be Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy, demonstrating the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine.

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his first foreign visitor. This move is seen as a strong signal that the United Kingdom continues to firmly support Ukraine.

Burnham has already outlined ambitious plans to tackle the country's most intractable problems, including social care. However, it remains unclear what changes he will actually be able to implement.

Journalists Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot discuss Burnham's vision for reform and what it might mean for the UK's future.

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