July 19, 2026

Andy Burnham and Donald Trump Discuss Future Meeting on North Sea Oil Exploration

Andy Burnham invited US President Donald Trump to Manchester to discuss North Sea oil and gas exploration, following a positive initial call.
During their conversation, Trump pledged US support for Burnham's leadership and discussed the longstanding U.S.-U.K. relationship.
Burnham emphasized the UK's commitment to security and reindustrialization efforts, alongside discussions on oil production and military alliances.