Andy Burnham congratulates Donald Trump and Danish PM on Greenland deal

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Lloyd, N. (2026, September 20). Andy Burnham congratulates Donald Trump and Danish PM on Greenland deal. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-greenland-donald-trump-prime-minister-b1297678.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-20 · by Nina Lloyd

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s spokesperson reported that Andy Burnham, during a conversation between UK Prime Minister Sunak and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, congratulated both leaders on their recent agreement regarding increased security in Greenland. The deal involves strengthening US military presence in the Arctic region, an outcome which President Donald Trump had previously threatened to achieve through forceful means. The discussion also touched upon defense cooperation, Euro-Atlantic security, and support for Ukraine.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Friday that Washington has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, giving the U.S. permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland, starting a series of negotiations back in February. The deal reportedly bans China, Russia, and other non-NATO countries from establishing military bases or maintaining troops in Greenland, and restricts them from making sensitive investments there without express written approval from the U.S. Trump emphasized that the agreement comes at no cost to American taxpayers and will ensure complete control over Greenland’s security indefinitely. While details remain unclear, Trump sees this as a strategic move addressing national security concerns for the United States in the Arctic region. Denmark's reaction has been cautious; Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed the deal would be signed at the United Nations General Assembly next week but did not specify further terms.

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Denmark GPE · 3× Greenland GPE · 3× UNGA ORG · 2× Ukraine GPE · 2× America GPE · 1× Frederiksen PERSON · 1× New York GPE · 1× Trump PERSON · 1× the Kingdom of Denmark GPE · 1× the UN General Assembly ORG · 1×

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The Prime Minister said he would use the trip to drive forward work on issues that matter to people at home, including reducing the cost of living through greater global stability and delivering security for people through closer international partnerships.

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🔮 The Prime Minister said he would use the trip to drive forward work on issues that matter to people at home, including reducing the cost of living through greater global stability and delivering security for people through closer international partnerships.

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Andy Burnham congratulates Donald Trump and Danish PM on Greenland deal · assertive framing

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In a readout, a No 10 spokesperson said: “The two leaders began by discussing their upcoming visits to New York for the UN General Assembly (UNGA). asserted

leaders → say → Assembly

that → say → partnerships

“Turning to defence and security, the two leaders discussed the forthcoming signing of a new deal to strengthen security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic area between the US, Greenland and Denmark this week. asserted

leaders → turn → US

“They welcomed the US’ commitment to the region and underlined the strategic and shared importance of the High North for Euro-Atlantic security. asserted

They → welcome → security

“The Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Frederiksen and the Kingdom of Denmark on negotiating a deal benefiting the US, Greenland and Denmark, and said he would pass on his congratulations to President Trump. asserted

he → congratulate → Trump

“The leaders also discussed the situation in Ukraine, and the Prime Minister said he hoped to make further progress with partners on stepping up support for Ukraine during UNGA and in the coming weeks. asserted

he → discuss → weeks

“The leaders agreed to stay in close touch.” asserted

leaders → agree → touch

On Saturday, the US president said he had a deal with Denmark to bolster America’s military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take the island by force from the Nato ally. asserted

he → say → ally

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