Published July 19, 2026 at 2:24 PM ET · Updated July 20, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Trump says Britain’s Andy Burnham will open up drilling in the North Sea as next prime minister - Washington Times
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President Trump stated that new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will open up drilling in the North Sea. North Sea drilling policy is seen as an early test of Burnham's relationship with Trump.
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