Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'

Burnham said he had a phone conversation with Trump on Monday when he officially took on the role, describing it as "a good exchange".

President Donald Trump speaks during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Andy Burnham has refused to say that he trusts Donald Trump. The new prime minister insisted he would not shy away from criticising the US president if it was in Britain’s national interest…

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Andy Burnham says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".