Burnham makes UN debut, pledges to counter Russian disinformation

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 23 Sept, 22:44 · Archive

Andy Burnham made his UN debut as Prime Minister, declaring Britain is returning to international leadership.

Burnham used his speech to insist the UK is not 'on the slide' and to criticise Russia. He announced a new unit to tackle online misinformation, warning that the UK faces an 'industrial-scale assault' from hostile states including Russia.

How it is being reported

• Andy Burnham announces new unit to tackle Russian ‘lies and disinformation’The National · 23 Sept, 09:55
• Andy Burnham's UN speech sees PM slams Russia and declare 'Britain is back'Daily Record · 23 Sept, 07:51
• Andy Burnham will insist the UK is 'not on the slide' in UN debutThe National · 22 Sept, 14:18

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