https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/britain-s-next-leader-faces-a-big-call-on-north-sea-drilling-donald-trump-is-watchingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/britain-s-next-leader-faces-a-big-call-on-north-sea-drilling-donald-trump-is-watchinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/britain-s-next-leader-faces-a-big-call-on-north-sea-drilling-donald-trump-is-watching#u23898Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:26:35 +0000Andy Burnham is expected to take office in July following Keir Starmer's resignation. He faces a critical decision on whether to expand North Sea oil and gas drilling or prioritize renewables. U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized UK energy policy and called for increased production.What's confirmed:Andy Burnham is likely to become the next prime minister in July if he remains unchallenged by Labour colleagues.Donald Trump has called for the UK to expand North Sea oil production.The UK energy security debate has been revived by energy shocks.Keir Starmer has resigned.Still unconfirme