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Trump welcomes reports Andy Burnham could open up North Sea oil drilling
US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that Andy Burnham, the incoming UK prime minister, might support new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, particularly in the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. Burnham has not confirmed these reports.
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