Trump says Burnham is 'getting it done' after Jackdaw decision
US President Donald Trump praised UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for approving the Jackdaw gas field project in the North Sea, stating it would make the UK "very rich." Trump contrasted Burnham's decision with that of the "previous man, Starmer," who he claimed "never got it done," despite appearing to confuse oil and gas. The decision, which has faced environmental and economic debate, aims to provide 1.6% of the UK's projected gas demand between 2026-2036.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Donald Trump said Andy Burnham's decision on Jackdaw would "make the UK a very rich country"
US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham for the UK government's decision to approve production from the North Sea's Jackdaw gas field.
He said he had spoken with Burnham, telling reporters on Friday that the decision would "make the UK a very rich country".
Trump said: "The other prime minister, the previous man, Starmer. He's a very nice man, but he never got it done, and this one is getting it."
The decision had been subject to intense debate around its environment and economic impact and came after years of legal challenges.
Image caption, The Jackdaw platform is located east of Aberdeen
Burnham announced the decision to approve the drilling of the Jackdaw gas field earlier this week.
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