Andy Burnham messaged Susie Wiles imposter: reports

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone posing as Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, several media outlets reported Monday.

Politico, citing anonymous sources, reported that Burnham sent a few messages through an unspecified communication channel to a person he believed was Wiles before becoming suspicious.

Politico also reported, citing two sources, that the incident was considered serious enough for the British embassy in Washington to raise it with the White House.

The date and content of the exchanges are not known. A spokesperson for Burnham's Downing Street office said: “We do not comment on national security matters,” without denying the exchanges.

Burnham succeeded former Labour Party leader Keir Starmer as prime minister on July 20.