Trump praised Andy Burnham for plans to open the North Sea for oil… (море · северный · трамп)
Trump praised Andy Burnham for plans to open the North Sea for oil extraction. US President Donald Trump positively assessed the initiative of UK's main prime minister candidate, Andy Burnham, to fully open the North Sea for oil production.
Consensus
- Donald Trump publicly praised Andy Burnham's plan to fully open the North Sea for oil extraction on July 19.
- Trump stated that opening the North Sea for oil could make the UK one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
- The North Sea contains substantial oil reserves, with enough to sustain production for hundreds of years according to Trump.
- Andy Burnham was confirmed as the new leader of the UK's Labour Party and is expected to become Prime Minister on July 20.
Points of divergence
- Trump suggested dismantling wind turbines off the coast of Aberdeen. — vm
- Trump claimed residents of Aberdeen are dancing in the streets due to Burnham's decision, and that old windmills will be removed because they spoil the view. — vesti
- Trump said people in Aberdeen 'dance joyfully' on the streets upon hearing about Burnham’s plans. — interfax
- The cat Larry, official mousecatcher at 10 Downing Street since 2011, reportedly stated he was tired of remembering changing prime ministers. — vm
- European scientists concluded in the early 2000s that the North Sea has become a giant landfill site with up to 20,000 tons of waste entering annually and causing the death of one million seabirds per year. — vesti
- Trump referred to former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as 'a nice man' who made a tragic mistake by allowing closure of North Sea oil fields. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- Trump Praises Andy Burnum for Plans to Open the North Sea for Oil Extraction — Вечерняя Москва
- Trump Praises New UK Prime Minister for the First Time — Вести
- Trump Supports Bernham's Plans for North Sea Oil Extraction — Интерфакс