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Trump backs potential North Sea drilling by UK PM Burnham

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Donald Trump has expressed enthusiasm for reports suggesting that Andy Burnham, the incoming UK Prime Minister, might approve new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Trump claimed that people in Aberdeen would celebrate this decision, which he believes would significantly enrich the United Kingdom and replace wind power with fossil fuels. However, Burnham has not confirmed these reports. AI

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Trump backs potential North Sea drilling by UK PM Burnham

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agencies ·

    Trump welcomes reports Andy Burnham could open up North Sea oil drilling

    US President Donald Trump has said people in the Scottish city of Aberdeen will be “dancing in the streets” following reports Andy Burnham could back new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The incoming UK prime minister, dubbed the “King of the North” for his work as ‌the may…

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