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World · 3 August 2026

Trump calls UK bankrupt and urges Andy Burnham to start North Sea drilling

Trump calls UK bankrupt and urges Andy Burnham to start North Sea drilling

Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Britain is currently bankrupt because the country does not exploit its natural resources. The US president spoke with Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who previously indicated he will take a pragmatic stance on North Sea oil. Mr Trump also urged European nations to gain control of immigration and energy costs.

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