UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham tells US President Donald Trump Britain will defend Falkland Islands sovereignty

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the United Nations in New York, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met US President Donald Trump for their first in-person conversation. Burnham set out Britain's firm position on the Falkland Islands, saying the UK will stand firm against any threats and defend the islanders' right to self-determination. This meeting came after Trump recently reviewed the US neutral stance on the Falklands and suggested the UK might not defend them if invaded. The two leaders also discussed other tense topics, including Northern Ireland and the Middle East.