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The Independent UK
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Nicole Wootton-Cane

Trump says UK is a ‘bankrupt country’ and makes new plea to ‘terrific’ Burnham

  • Donald Trump asserted that the UK is a "bankrupt country" and called for the prime minister to authorise new North Sea oil and gas drilling.
  • Trump expressed confidence in a "very good relationship" with Prime Minister Andy Burnham , commending his "terrific" approach to North Sea exploration.
  • He also emphasised the critical need for Europe to manage illegal immigration, identifying it and energy as key issues "killing Europe."
  • Despite Labour's manifesto pledge against new North Sea licences, Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicated to Trump he would adopt a "pragmatic" stance on the issue.
  • Trump criticised past policies, claiming that Aberdeen, once Europe's oil capital, was "destroyed" by "liberals" who prevented the use of natural resources.

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