Trump praises Andy Burnham for approving North Sea gas drilling, touts UK oil boom
Donald Trump said Andy Burnham is getting the UK to open North Sea oil, claiming it will make the country wealthy.
Donald Trump announced that Andy Burnham is “getting it done” after the UK government approved gas drilling at the Jackdaw field in the North Sea. Speaking to reporters as he departed the White House for a Florida rally, Trump said he had discussed the opening of North Sea oil with the Prime Minister and claimed it will make Britain very rich. He highlighted his two-year effort to push the project forward and contrasted Burnham’s actions with those of former Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whom he described as “nice” but ineffective.
Trump emphasized that the decision, though contrary to liberal principles, is the right move for the UK’s wealth. A decision on the Rosebank field remains pending.
Why it matters
Trump’s remarks link US political rhetoric to UK energy policy, underscoring possible economic and geopolitical effects.
How this story developed
- Oct 20 UK Labour government poised to green-light controversial Jackdaw North Sea gas project
- Oct 21 The government granted drilling consent for the Jackdaw gas field.
- Oct 21 Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is expected to reject the Rosebank oil project.
- Oct 22 Government faces renewed calls to approve the Rosebank oil and gas project following the Jackdaw approval.
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