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Andy Burnham Is ‘Extremely Liberal’, Says Donald Trump in First Verdict
Trump said he was unfamiliar with Burnham and suggested the Labour contender would not back new North Sea oil drilling.
- On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, President Donald Trump dismissed prospective British Prime Minister Andy Burnham as "extremely liberal" during a White House meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
- Trump warned that Burnham "probably won't open up the North Sea," continuing his criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's energy policies and reliance on "windmills" over domestic oil drilling.
- Expressing disappointment with European allies, Trump told reporters, "I was disappointed with Italy, I was disappointed with the UK," regarding their lack of support during US-led military campaigns against Iran.
- With Burnham currently the sole contender to replace Starmer as Labour Party leader, the outgoing Prime Minister will remain in Downing Street until a successor is appointed by mid-July.
- British Chambers of Commerce Director General Shevaun Haviland warns that business prospects have been "hobbled" by successive governments; Burnham faces pressure to ease economic burdens for growth.
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St Helens Star+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Donald Trump on Andy Burnham: ‘I hear he’s extremely liberal, extremely’
US President Donald Trump told reporters Andy Burnham ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil exploration.
·St Helens, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)Trump calls Andy Burnham ‘extremely liberal’ in first remarks on PM hopeful
The US president further dismissed Mr Burnham, describing him as ‘the mayor of a town’
·London, United Kingdom
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Total News Sources19
Leaning Left7Leaning Right3Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Left, 41% Center
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources lean Left, 41% of the sources are Center
41% Center
L 41%
C 41%
R 18%
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