Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating a top White House official, it's been reported. Four officials told POLITICO that the new PM had communicated with someone posing as White House chief of staff Susie Wiles before he became suspicious.
Details of the incident
The Prime Minister reportedly believed he was speaking to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The impersonation was uncovered before any lasting damage was done, though the exact nature of the messages has not been disclosed.
Official response
This is a breaking news story, and further details are expected to emerge. The incident has raised questions about security protocols around high-level communications.
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