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Trump Accepts Burnham's Invite: Manchester to Host 2027 G20

7/21/2026

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Burnham invited President Donald Trump to Manchester for the 2027 G20 summit, which Trump accepted.
Burnham used his first prime-ministerial phone call to the United States, signaling a political shift toward northern England.
Burnham pledged to shift power from Westminster and give the public greater control of essential services.
Manchester last hosted a major political event in 1945, making the 2027 G20 its first summit since 2009.

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Burnham invited President Donald Trump to Manchester for the 2027 G20 summit, which Trump accepted.
Burnham used his first prime-ministerial phone call to the United States, signaling a political shift toward northern England.
Burnham pledged to shift power from Westminster and give the public greater control of essential services.
Manchester last hosted a major political event in 1945, making the 2027 G20 its first summit since 2009.