The tough choices Andy Burnham faces on Iran war as US pushes for more UK involvement

The tough choices Andy Burnham faces on Iran war as US pushes for more UK involvement Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 07/27/2026 - 14:04 The Trump administration is pushing the UK to host a summit on a maritime coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz British Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, on the south coast of England, on 27 July 2026 (AFP) Off Andy Burnham wanted his premiership to be firmly focused on domestic policy. However, in his first week in office, the new prime minister found himself forced to deal with the sharp escalation in the US - Israeli conflict with Iran . Shortly before becoming premier, Burnham signalled that he would mark a significant departure from Keir Starmer's foreign policy, apologising for Labour's early support for Israel's war on Gaza and saying his government would consider banning goods from Israeli settlements.