Burnham went to Kyiv. Now comes the harder journey to Washington
The Prime Minister’s first foreign visit was a welcome act of solidarity. But for Ukraine, British friendship will be judged by whether it can help unlock the air
US defence industry launches lobbying offensive against EU’s ‘Buy European’ push
Oliver Dean | 20th February 2026 | Brussels, International, Lobbying, Washington
As European policymakers push a 'Buy European' line, lobbyists and officials in Washington are keen to maintain dominance over the European arms market
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