Trump weighs into row over North Sea oil hours before Burnham becomes PM
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President Donald Trump intervened in a debate over North Sea oil drilling hours before Andy Burnham was expected to become Prime Minister of the UK. Trump preempted an apparent announcement from Burnham on the topic, claiming that drilling would prevent Britain from becoming a 'poverty stricken disaster'. The incident highlights the intersection of international politics and UK energy policy during a leadership transition.
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Trump weighs into a row over North Sea oil
Trump claimed that drilling for North Sea oil and gas would prevent Britain from becoming a 'poverty stricken disaster'.
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Trump claimed that drilling for North Sea oil and gas would prevent Britain from becoming a 'poverty stricken disaster'.
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- The intervention occurs hours before Burnham becomes PM
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Loaded language removedPresident preempts an apparent announcement from Andy Burnham on drilling for North Sea oil and gas – claiming it will prevent Britain from becoming a ‘poverty stricken disaster’
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Trump claimed that drilling for North Sea oil and gas would prevent Britain from becoming a 'poverty stricken disaster'.
The IndependentPresident Donald Trump preempted an apparent announcement from Andy Burnham regarding drilling for North Sea oil and gas.
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