Andy Burnham has turned on the charm with Donald Trump, who has spoken to the new Prime Minister and says they will meet soon.

The US President has said he had a ‘very good conversation’ with the new Labour leader – but admitted he ‘has got a big job ahead of him.’

Burnham and Trump discussed a range of issues including North Sea oil, something that the President believes vehemently that the UK must make use of.

He said on Truth Social: ‘I had a very good conversation with the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham. We discussed many subjects, including the outstanding relationship we have had with the UK. We will be meeting in the not too distant future for topics of mutual interest.

‘The Prime Minister has got a big job ahead of him, but he will be able to do it and, of course, the U.S.A. will be there to help! We discussed North Sea Oil, Trade, the Military Alliance, Demining of the Hormuz Strait, and many other topics. 

‘The call was interesting, and went very well. I wished Prime Minister Burnham, GOOD LUCK AND GODSPEED!’

Donald Trump’s first call with Sir Keir Starmer also went similarly well – before their relationship hit the rocks.