Trump welcomes reports Andy Burnham could open up North Sea oil drilling
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The article reports that US President Donald Trump welcomed unconfirmed reports that Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, might support new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, specifically at the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. Burnham has not confirmed these reports. The article inaccurately refers to Burnham as the incoming UK prime minister.
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Trump reacts to reports of Burnham backing new drilling.
Andy Burnham has not confirmed reports that he is considering approving new fossil fuel production in the North Sea's Rosebank and Jackdaw fields.
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Donald Trump said people in Aberdeen will be 'dancing in the streets' following reports that Andy Burnham could back new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
South China Morning Post- Trump reacts to reports of Burnham backing new drilling.
- Burnham is referred to as the 'incoming UK prime minister' and 'King of the North'.
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Loaded language removedUS 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.
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Donald Trump said people in Aberdeen will be 'dancing in the streets' following reports that Andy Burnham could back new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
South China Morning PostAndy Burnham has not confirmed reports that he is considering approving new fossil fuel production in the North Sea's Rosebank and Jackdaw fields.
South China Morning Post