Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister Amid Calls to Expand North Sea Oil Exploration
Britain's Andy Burnham is set to become the new Prime Minister and will likely push for expanded oil exploration in the North Sea, a move endorsed by former U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social. While Burnham may not reverse Labour’s pledge against new drilling licenses, he plans to advocate further development of existing fields.
Topics: North Sea oil policy Prime Minister appointment U.K. politics