Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a speech to the UN General Assembly on 22 September 2026, setting out his vision for Britain’s international role and addressing what he characterised as threats to democratic institutions and social cohesion stemming from hostile state disinformation campaigns. National Security and Information Warfare Burnham stated that overcoming division and instability must begin with national security, committing the UK to meet its NATO obligations and strengthen European capabilities. However, he emphasised that Britain would not escalate rhetoric with Russia, describing the UK approach as “prepared, but not panicked. Clear-eyed, but cool headed.” The Prime Minister highlighted…
