Trump says Burnham pledged to open North Sea oil
The claim comes as Labour’s 2024 manifesto promised no new licences and Ed Miliband moves to Foreign Secretary.
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Donald Trump said, as reported by The Standard, that Andy Burnham told him he would open up North Sea oil. Trump made the remark during a White House briefing, adding that if the UK followed through it would become a wealthy country.
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The Standard reported that Labour’s 2024 manifesto explicitly stated the party would not issue new North Sea licences. Ed Miliband, who previously held the energy and net zero portfolio under Sir Keir Starmer, has now been appointed Foreign Secretary.
“He said he’s going to open up North Sea oil.”
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Miatta Fahnbulleh, who succeeded Miliband as Energy Secretary, told The Standard that the manifesto was clear there is scope to exploit existing licences and that oil and gas remain part of the mix going forward. She did not confirm whether any further licences would be granted. Trump also warned that immigration is "killing" Britain and criticised windmills, saying they are made in China and signal a failing country.
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