Burnham issues statement on Ukraine after holding fresh Trump talks

Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump have agreed the need to “continue working towards a ceasefire that prevented more loss of life” in Ukraine, Downing Street said.

It comes after the Prime Minister spoke to Mr Trump on Monday afternoon.

A Downing Street spokesperson said: “On Ukraine, the two leaders agreed on the need to continue working towards a ceasefire that prevented more loss of life.

“The Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s support for Ukraine and for recent US-led peace negotiations.

“On the Middle East, the Prime Minister set out the UK’s commitment to working towards peace and security in the region, stressing the importance of the Two-State Solution, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.”

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