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.
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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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+What did Donald Trump claim Andy Burnham said about North Sea oil?
Donald Trump claimed Andy Burnham told him he would open up North Sea oil during a White House briefing. If the UK followed through, Trump stated it would become a wealthy country, according to The Standard.
+What does Labour’s 2024 manifesto say about North Sea oil licences?
Labour’s 2024 manifesto stated the party would not issue new North Sea licences, as reported by The Standard. This pledge was made clear in their published policy commitments.
+Who is the new Foreign Secretary and what was their previous role?
Ed Miliband has been appointed Foreign Secretary. He previously held the energy and net zero portfolio under Sir Keir Starmer, as confirmed by The Standard.
+What did the new Energy Secretary say about existing North Sea licences?
Miatta Fahnbulleh, the new Energy Secretary, stated the manifesto allows exploitation of existing North Sea licences. She confirmed oil and gas remain part of the energy mix, but did not clarify if further licences would be granted.
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