Burnham Signals Pragmatic Shift on North Sea Oil Policy
#NorthSeaOil #UKPoliticsUK PM Andy Burnham told Trump he will be "pragmatic" about North Sea oil, leaving the door open for further drilling despite Labour's 2024 manifesto pledge to stop new licences. The move signals a shift in energy policy. read more
Trump wades into North Sea oil row before Burnham PM
#NorthSeaOil #TrumpBurnhamDonald Trump intervened hours before Andy Burnham becomes PM, claiming new North Sea drilling will prevent Britain becoming a "poverty stricken disaster." Burnham insists he'll stick to Labour's manifesto pledge against new licences but remains "open-minded" about approving existing projects. read more