Burnham

“I would not be surprised if some phone calls were taking place between European allies, 'hey, how are we going to deal with this?'.”

Burnham · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22

Burnham speculated that European allies may be coordinating phone calls about the situation.

“Because of course Saudi Arabia has been experiencing attacks, is looking at potential further disruption, and we need to keep those pathways open, and hence our agreement to the request.”

Burnham · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22

Burnham explained Saudi Arabia has been experiencing attacks and the UK needs to keep shipping pathways open.

“Let's see what happens, and if Nato can help, we will always be helpful.”

Burnham · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22

Burnham said the UK would always be helpful if Nato can assist with the situation.

“I go back to the point I made about cost-of-living pressures and acting to secure the interests of Britain and the wider region,”

Burnham · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22

Burnham, speaking to reporters while travelling to the UN General Assembly, linked cost-of-living pressures to the decision to support Saudi Arabia.