Donald Trump sends ‘bankrupt’ Britain warning to Andy Burnham | World | News

Donald Trump has issued a bombshell statement on Prime Minister Andy Burnham after the US President was asked about the UK. Responding to a question from GB News while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Mr Trump said he believed Britain faced two major challenges and urged the Prime Minister to expand North Sea oil drilling.

He said: “Look, you have to stop illegal immigration in Europe. I know you’re better than anybody, better than the people that run it and have great relationships. Two things are killing Europe. Number one is immigration. Number two is energy. When you look at the UK, they have one of the best energy fields in the world, North Sea oil. Now, I think your new Prime Minister is going to actually open it up. From what I hear, I spoke to him and he sounded terrific on this subject. The President went on to warn that Britain risked economic decline if it failed to increase drilling. He said: “But if you open it up, you’ll be a wealthy country. If you keep it closed, you’re going to be a bankrupt country, which is what you are now.

“Essentially, you’re a bankrupt country, but you have one of the greatest energies, the North Sea oil.

“You know, the UK buys its energy from Norway, who gets the energy from the North Sea? Not as vibrant a part of the North Sea, oil-wise. You’re sitting on top of gold.

“And it’s better than gold. And you don’t do anything with it. It doesn’t work. You don’t allow the oil companies in, and it doesn’t work.”

Discussing his recent phone call with Mr Burnham, Mr Trump added: “I spoke with your new Prime Minister. I was very impressed.

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