Burnham, Trump, and the North Sea | Europe News

New PM Andy Burnham is sparking a political firestorm by hinting he’ll unlock the North Sea’s oil and gas reserves — a move that could reshape UK energy policy. Told Trump he’s seeking a “practical approach” amid soaring prices and economic strain, Burnham’s stance clashes with Labour’s manifesto pledge to halt new drilling licenses — though he says existing ones should proceed. With Trump pushing hard for the UK to tap this wealth, and two major fields awaiting environmental approval, the government faces mounting pressure from industry and rivals alike. Complicating matters: oil firms are also demanding tax relief from the punishing 78% windfall levy — setting the stage for a high-stakes energy showdown. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c4ffbab0b125ab7a