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CNBC Daily Open: Burnham set to take helm of 'poverty stricken disaster,' says Trump
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces immediate pressure from President Trump to 'open up' North Sea oil. Trump described the situation as a 'poverty stricken disaster.'
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- Trump welcomes reports Andy Burnham could open up North Sea oil drilling
- Donald Trump dubs the UK a 'poverty-stricken disaster' as he praises the prospect of renewed North Sea drilling
- Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
- Tony Blair warns Andy Burnham that Britain 'can't afford' Labour's Net Zero targets - while Ed Miliband is 'ready to approve North Sea gas field to land job as Chancellor'
- Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
- Andy Burnham to announce new North Sea oil and gas drilling to prove 'pro-business' credentials - in blow to 'Red Ed' Miliband's Net Zero agenda