Global Politics Report Editorial
UK PM Burnham exchanged messages with White House imposter
Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.
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Source: BBC News
Politics desk: Congress
Published: Aug. 17, 2026 at 09:30 AM ET
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Original source: BBC News