With the confirmation of Andrew Burnham as the new UK Prime Minister and his official arrival at No. 10 Downing Street earlier today, the Government of Bermuda offered the following.
A Cabinet Office spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda extends its congratulations to Prime Minister Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
“Bermuda values its longstanding and historic relationship with the UK and looks forward to continuing constructive engagement with the new administration on issues of mutual interest, including economic development, security, climate resilience, and the advancement of opportunities for the people of Bermuda.
“The Government also looks forward to working closely with Prime Minister Burnham and the new Foreign Secretary, the Rt. Hon. Ed Miliband MP, to further strengthen the partnership between Bermuda and the United Kingdom in the years ahead.”
