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Trump Comments on Andy Burnham, Likely Next UK Prime Minister
President Trump described Andy Burnham as extremely liberal and unlikely to expand North Sea drilling. The comments followed Keir Starmer's resignation and Burnham's by-election win.
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President Trump stated on 24 June 2026 that he knows little about Andy Burnham, the man widely expected to become the next UK prime minister after Keir Starmer's resignation. Trump described Burnham as the mayor of a town who is extremely liberal and said he probably would not open the North Sea to more oil drilling.
Trump said every major oil company had approached him seeking access to Britain's North Sea fields.
He noted that companies buy oil from Norway at a premium and that Norway holds about $2 trillion in reserves. Trump added that Britain is dying and should open the North Sea to drilling.
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