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July 30, 2026
Prime Minister Burnham Signals Openness to North Sea Oil Drilling
- Andy Burnham indicated he would take a pragmatic approach to North Sea oil during his first call with President Trump.
- The Prime Minister's comments suggest potential shifts in Labour's stance on new drilling licenses, despite previous commitments in the party's manifesto.
- Calls for approval of the Jackdaw and Rosebank projects are growing, with consultations set to conclude in mid-August.
2 Sources
- UK PM Burnham says he will use North Sea oil pragmatically after Trump commentsJul 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM · Reuters
- Burnham told Trump UK will be ‘pragmatic’ about North Sea oil and gasJul 30, 2026 at 11:07 PM · Independent