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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Laura Pollock

Andy Burnham downplays Donald Trump claims as he breaks silence on oil

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre) speaking with Defence Secretary Wes Streeting (right), during a visit to Submarine Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK) at BAE Systems, in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria (Image: PA)

ANDY Burnham has left the door open for future North Sea drilling as he confirmed he told Donald Trump “we can’t ignore” the resources there.

The two leaders held a phone call on Burnham’s first day in office, during which the US president said the new Prime Minister told him he would “open up North Sea oil”.

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