British Prime Minister Andy Burnham had a message exchange with a person claiming to be Donald Trump's chief of staff.

The British Prime Minister Andy Burnham was involved in a security incident, having exchanged messages with a person posing as Susie Wiles, the senior advisor to American President Donald Trump. According to information provided by PA Media and dpa, the messages did not contain highly important information, and the suspicious activity was quickly reported to the competent authorities. The British Embassy in Washington raised the issue with the White House, highlighting concerns related to this incident.

A spokesperson for the British government declined to comment on details related to national security. Previously, The Wall Street Journal reported that the FBI had opened an investigation regarding attempts to access Wiles' phone, after an unknown person contacted Republican leaders and business figures claiming to be her. Details about the timing and content of the messages between Burnham and the respective person remain unclear.