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‘Aberdeen should be booming’: Trump attacks Starmer in fresh North Sea blast
Trump says Britain should drill North Sea oil as Europe faces higher energy costs and the IMF warns UK inflation could reach 4%.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump criticized United Kingdom energy policy on Truth Social, urging the government to "DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!!" for North Sea Oil while demanding an end to wind power projects.
- The Labour-led Government has pursued a renewable energy strategy, banning new North Sea licenses, which conflicts with Trump's long-standing opposition to offshore wind farms near his Aberdeenshire golf course.
- Rising energy prices driven by conflict in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are pushing UK inflation toward 4%, while the IMF forecasts 0.8% GDP growth for 2026.
- A Department for Energy Security and Net Zero spokesperson responded that the government is "taking action to bear down on the cost of living," reducing average energy bills by £117.
- Last week, the Tony Blair Institute urged Sir Keir to reverse the North Sea license ban and remove the windfall tax on energy firms, adding pressure for policy reversal.
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In a post on Truth Social, the US president criticizes the British for not properly exploiting the oil in the North Sea.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 21%
R 29%
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