Andy Burnham wearing a black tie and holding a wine glass while talking to three other menImage source, Press Association
ByChris MasonPolitical editor
  • Published23 minutes ago

The first public words from the prime minister after the American midterm elections were instantly revealing about contemporary international politics and diplomacy.

"Well, President Trump has accepted the results," Andy Burnham said.

It is not an observation British leaders have frequently had to make about recent American presidents – that they are not disputing the result of elections in their own country. But what would previously have been taken for granted no longer can be.