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Burnham faces decision on allowing Trump to use UK bases
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: Incoming UK prime minister Andy Burnham must decide how much to support the US campaign using UK bases.
WHO: Andy Burnham
WHAT: Must decide whether to allow Trump to use UK bases for the US military campaign.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The resumption of US strikes against Iran has created a day-one decision for the incoming UK prime minister on support for the closest ally's controversial military campaign.
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