Burnham and Trump discussed North Sea oil

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham began his first day in office with a phone call to U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a significant early engagement for the new leader. Trump described the conversation as "very good," highlighting discussions on a range of topics including the strong relationship between the United Kingdom and the U.S., and potential future meetings.

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We discussed many things including our excellent relationship with the United Kingdom. We will meet in the near future on topics of mutual interest.

Trump, speaking on Truth Social, indicated that the call covered "North Sea oil, trade, military alliance, and mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz." He expressed his support for Burnham, stating, "The Prime Minister has a big job ahead, but he can do it, and of course, the USA is going to help him!" The U.S. President also extended his best wishes, writing, "I wish Prime Minister Burnham GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!"

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We discussed North Sea oil, trade, military alliance, mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz and many other topics. The call was interesting and went very well. I wish Prime Minister Burnham GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!

Burnham's office confirmed that the Prime Minister invited Trump to visit, expressing a desire to show the president around Manchester. This outreach comes at a time when Trump has had strained relations with several traditional U.S. allies. The relationship between Trump and Burnham's predecessor, Keir Starmer, had deteriorated over Starmer's perceived lack of assistance in a conflict with Iran.

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The Prime Minister has a big job ahead, but he can do it, and of course, the USA is going to help him!

Meanwhile, reports suggest Burnham is preparing to issue new oil and gas drilling permits for the North Sea. This potential move appears to contradict the Labour Party's 2022 election manifesto, which pledged not to grant new licenses for oil and gas exploration. Trump, who owns a golf course near Aberdeen and has been a vocal opponent of wind turbines, claimed that people in Aberdeen were celebrating Burnham's alleged announcement to open up North Sea oil, and that the UK would remove wind turbines. He also stated that "IT ALL STARTS WITH OPENING UP THE NORTH SEA OIL. WE LOVE YOU, SCOTLAND!"

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It will be a great day, and everyone will appreciate it very much. Britain has tremendous potential, but it all starts with OPENING UP THE NORTH SEA OIL. WE LOVE YOU, SCOTLAND!