Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja
Andy Burnham, the United Kingdom's likely next prime minister, declined an invitation to the U.S. embassy's "Great American Jubilee," held at Ambassador Warren Stephens' official residence in Regent's Park on Tuesday, citing a scheduling conflict.
The event celebrates America's 250th anniversary and will feature performances from country music star Tim McGraw, attracting dignitaries, military officials and business leaders, according to Politico.
"Invitations have been sent to every major party leader," the outlet reported.
"Previous attendees include former Prime Minister Liz Truss, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and outgoing U.K. PM Keir Starmer, who attended in 2023 before he entered office."
Trump recently criticized Burnham, describing him as a former "mayor of a town" and "extremely liberal."
The decline follows pop star Katy Perry's refusal to perform at similar America250 celebrations in Brussels.
Burnham is expected to be approved as prime minister on July 20.
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