Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he informed the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister that the nation is experiencing detrimental effects from a significant influx of migrants.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump claimed he told the Prime Minister, identified as Andy Burnham, that "people [are] coming from all over the world and just camping out" in the UK. He further asserted that the situation is "killing your country" and that migrants are arriving from Africa, South America, and various parts of Asia, describing it as an "invasion of Europe."
Trump also reportedly discussed energy policy with Burnham, suggesting the Prime Minister expressed interest in utilizing oil from the North Sea. Trump, a proponent of fossil fuels, has been critical of wind energy, stating that "any time you see windmills, you see a failing country." He contended that harnessing the UK's North Sea oil and gas reserves could restore the nation's wealth.
Following a reported phone call between Trump and Burnham shortly after Burnham took office, Downing Street did not comment on potential future plans for North Sea drilling. Trump had previously posted on Truth Social that the UK was a "poverty-stricken disaster" and that North Sea drilling could transform it into "one of the Richest Countries anywhere in the World."
Labour's 2024 manifesto stated the party would not issue new North Sea licenses, arguing such action would not reduce energy bills or enhance energy security, while accelerating climate change. However, reports indicate that Burnham is considering a more flexible approach, potentially supporting further drilling in existing licensed areas like the Scottish Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell, suggested that while the core policy might remain, there could be a "change of emphasis."