Andy Burnham and Donald Trump APDonald Trump has insisted that Andy Burnham has told him the UK will expand North Sea oil and gas drilling. AdvertisementBut Burnham has insisted he will remain commit to Labour’s 2024 manifesto, which pledged not to issue any more licences for drilling in the North Sea. He told reporters: “He [Burnham] said he’s going to open up North Sea oil. It sells its oil from the North Sea, and Scotland has a better part of the North Sea,” the US president said. It says: “Setting out his vision as Prime minister of the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister said he would be focused on ensuring re-industrialisation up and down the country to ensure good growth in every postcode.