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Burnham’s First Test: U.S. Strikes and British Bases | Calgary News
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New PM Andy Burnham faces his first major foreign policy firestorm as the U.S. resumes strikes on Iran — potentially using British bases — forcing him to choose between supporting America’s aggressive stance or risking global backlash. With Trump openly criticizing Britain for not doing enough, Burnham’s team is already briefed and under pressure to navigate a delicate balance. The looming threat of prolonged conflict in the Strait of Hormuz could derail his domestic agenda on energy and water control, turning his premiership into a high-stakes geopolitical chess match from day one.
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