Ursula von der Leyen says "prosperity of people on both sides of the Channel" congratulating UK PM

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in a social media post on Monday, expressing a desire to collaborate for the benefit of people in both the European Union and Britain. Her remarks were part of a broader wave of messages from European leaders, including European Council President Antonio Costa, who urged deeper EU-UK cooperation following Burnham’s confirmation as prime minister. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also sent their congratulations, emphasizing longstanding partnerships. The exchange highlights the international interest in resetting post-Brexit relations, with von der Leyen’s comment focusing on shared prosperity across the English Channel.