Burnham Sets a Collision Course With Trump
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, a move that is likely to strain relations with the US due to Miliband's vocal criticism of President Donald Trump. Miliband has expressed strong opinions on various issues, including climate change, Palestinian statehood, and Brexit, which may lead to friction with the US administration. The appointment is seen as a sign that the UK is shifting its foreign policy focus towards Europe rather than the Atlantic.
- ▪Ed Miliband has been appointed as the UK's foreign secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
- ▪Miliband is a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and has expressed strong opinions on issues such as climate change and Brexit.
- ▪The appointment is likely to strain relations between the UK and the US, with the Trump administration having reportedly warned against Miliband's appointment.
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UK Special Coverage Burnham Sets a Collision Course With Trump The new prime minister’s foreign secretary pick is a vocal critic of the president and an opponent of many of Trump’s preferred policies. UK Special Coverage Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Iain Macwhirter Jul 23, 2026 12:01 AM Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... At a time when the so-called special relationship with the United States is under greater strain than at any time in the last 70 years, Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s appointment of the left-wing former Labour leader Ed Miliband as British foreign secretary could hardly be more provocative. The former energy and net zero secretary has expressed outright loathing of Donald Trump in the past.
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