Burnham says he told Trump UK would take 'pragmatic approach' on North Sea oil

UK PM Andy Burnham told US President Donald Trump he would take a 'pragmatic approach' to North Sea oil and gas.

Trump claimed Burnham pledged to 'open up North Sea oil', but Burnham stopped short of announcing any policy shift.

Burnham said Britain cannot ignore North Sea energy resources while people struggle with high costs.

Burnham’s comments raise speculation over Labour’s 2024 pledge to not issue new North Sea drilling licences.

Environmental groups and some Labour MPs argue new projects would undermine climate commitments, while industry calls for increased drilling at Rosebank and Jackdaw fields.