Trump Welcomes Reports of Burnham Backing North Sea Drilling

US President Donald Trump has welcomed reports that incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to open up the North Sea for oil and gas drilling, claiming the people of Aberdeen will be “dancing in the streets.” In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Burnham would “open up, all the way, the invaluable North Sea Oil,” suggesting it would transform the UK from a “Poverty Stricken Disaster” into “one of the Richest Countries anywhere in the World” Source: scmp.

Reports Unconfirmed

Burnham, the Labour leader dubbed the “King of the North” for his work as mayor of Greater Manchester, has not confirmed reports that he is considering approving new production at the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields Source: scmp. The newly-crowned Labour leader will enter Downing Street tomorrow, outlining his priorities Source: ground-news.

Trump’s Attack on Wind Power

Trump also attacked wind power, suggesting the UK would “move the old and horrible looking windmills, which loom over and destroy the City of Aberdeen” Source: scmp. The president’s comments align with his vocal support for fossil fuels and come as the UK prepares for a potential “reset of priorities” under Burnham Source: ground-news.