Trump dismisses Burnham as 'mayor of a town' as UK braces for leadership change after Starmer exit

—Donald Trump weighed in on Britain's political upheaval, describing Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham — tipped as the next prime minister — as 'extremely liberal' and dismissing him as merely 'the mayor of a town.' The comments came as Keir Starmer stood on the brink of resignation following a cabinet rebellion and poll collapse, with Burnham positioned as the frontrunner to succeed him. Trump's characterization underscored US interest in who leads Britain's next government and potential implications for the transatlantic relationship.