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SUN · 2026-07-19 · 16:46 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0719-94218
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Trump welcomes reports Andy Burnham could open up North Sea oil drilling

Donald Trump has stated that residents of Aberdeen, Scotland, would be "dancing in the streets" due to reports that Andy Burnham might approve new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Burnham, who is described as the "incoming UK prime minister" and "King of the North" for his role as Mayor of Greater Manchester, has not confirmed these reports.

AgenciesSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-19 · 16:46 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Trump welcomes reports Andy Burnham could open up North Sea oil drilling
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Donald Trump has stated that residents of Aberdeen, Scotland, would be "dancing in the streets" due to reports that Andy Burnham might approve new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Burnham, who is described as the "incoming UK prime minister" and "King of the North" for his role as Mayor of Greater Manchester, has not confirmed these reports. The reports suggest he is considering approving new fossil fuel production, specifically in the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. Trump made these claims on his Truth Social platform, asserting that Burnham had indicated his intention to proceed with such approvals.

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Trump claimed on Truth Social that Burnham said he would approve new drilling.

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Andy Burnham has not confirmed reports that he is considering approving new fossil fuel production.

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Donald Trump stated that people in Aberdeen will be 'dancing in the streets' due to potential new North Sea oil drilling.

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Reports suggest Andy Burnham might approve new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.

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US President Donald Trump has said people in the Scottish city of Aberdeen will be “dancing in the streets” following reports Andy Burnham could back new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.The incoming UK prime minister, dubbed the “King of the North” for his work as ‌the mayor of Greater Manchester in northwestern England, has not confirmed reports that he is considering approving new fossil fuel production, particularly in the North Sea’s Rosebank and Jackdaw fields.But in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump claimed Burnham had said he would.
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