GB News halted for breaking alert – and it's terrible for Burnham, tell me about this news in (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/gb-news-halted-for-breaking-alert-and-it-s-terrible-for-burnham/ar-AA2cJx4p?ocid=BingNewsVerp)
22-09-2026
The article reports on a segment from GB News’ breakfast showhosted by Alexander Armstrong and Ellie Costellowhich was interrupted with a breaking alert regarding Andy Burnham’s first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump in New York City.
The broadcast characterized the situation as a blow to Burnham after details emerged about the scheduling of the meeting:
Short Timeframe: The discussion between the two leaders was allotted only 30 minutes.
Scheduling Placement: The meeting was tightly squeezed into Trump’s itinerary right before a scheduled meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister.
Perceived Snub: Guest journalist Freddy Gray noted that Downing Street likely hoped for a formal White House bilateral summit to mark their first official meeting as world leaders. He described having Burnham crammed into a brief window alongside multiple other engagements as a diplomatic “diss.”