That's why his statement was so politically inept. Before that hardly anyone was mentioning anything about his relationships with City or ADUG / UAE. Afterwards people are all over it with a fine toothed comb.
UAE started setting up the blackmail pitch days before the verdict was announced and Burnham strolled straight into it on Wednesday.
https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2105997587484398068
Why the hell is “If wrongdoing is established those responsible should face the appropriate consequences” in this statement? What the f*** does he think the 42 day hearing was all about?