Trump and Burnham discuss North Sea oil, Ukraine and Falklands
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed North Sea oil, Ukraine, and the Falkland Islands in a phone call. They touched on opening up North Sea oil and touched on conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. Burnham warned Trump about Argentina's 'coercive' behaviour in the Falkland Islands.
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- ✓ Donald Trump and Andy Burnham discussed North Sea oil, Ukraine, and the Falkland Islands in a phone call.
- ✓ The UK has approved new gas drilling in the North Sea.
- ✓ Andy Burnham warned Donald Trump about Argentina's 'coercive' behaviour in the Falkland Islands.
- ✓ Trump praised Burnham for defying 'liberal' principles on North Sea drilling.
What changed
The UK has approved new gas drilling in the North Sea, with Trump praising Burnham for defying 'liberal' principles on North Sea drilling.
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Trump and Burnham discuss North Sea oil, Ukraine, and Falklands
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed North Sea oil, Ukraine, and the Falkland Islands in a phone call. They touched on opening up North Sea oil and touched on conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. Burnham warned Trump about Argentina's 'coercive' behaviour in the Falkland Islands.
Why it matters
The conversation between Trump and Burnham comes as the UK has approved new gas drilling in the North Sea. The UK is looking to increase its energy supplies, while the US is also involved in discussions around energy and global conflicts.
What is confirmed
- Donald Trump and Andy Burnham discussed North Sea oil, Ukraine, and the Falkland Islands in a phone call.
- The UK has approved new gas drilling in the North Sea.
- Andy Burnham warned Donald Trump about Argentina's 'coercive' behaviour in the Falkland Islands.
- Trump praised Burnham for defying 'liberal' principles on North Sea drilling.
Still unconfirmed
- Burnham tells Trump he plans 'firm action' against Argentina over Falklands interference.
What to watch next
- UK's decision on the Rosebank oil field
- US-UK tensions over Ukraine war
- Argentina's behaviour in the Falkland Islands
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (26)
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- The New York Times — Britain Approves New Gas Drilling in the North Sea
- Forbes — Donald Trump Urges UK to Go 'Full Blast' on North Sea Gas After Scottish Gas Drilling Approval
- BBC — I will make final decision on Rosebank oil field, energy secretary insists
- Fox Business — UK makes major energy move with North Sea project, and new gas supplies could arrive this winter
- The Guardian — Martin Rowson on the approval of the Jackdaw gasfield – cartoon
- BBC — Trump says Burnham is 'getting it done' after Jackdaw decision
- Reuters — Trump and Burnham discuss North Sea oil, Ukraine and Falklands
- Sky News — Donald Trump tells Andy Burnham the UK will become 'very rich' by drilling in the North Sea
- The Telegraph — Trump praises Burnham for defying ‘liberal’ principles on North Sea
- GOV.UK — PM call with President Trump of the United States: 23 October 2026
- Newsquawk — US President Trump says he discussed the North Sea with the UK PM. Conversation also include Iran and Ukraine.
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