He made his comments after Mr Burnham left the door open for future North Sea drilling and confirmed he told Mr Trump "we can't ignore" the resources there. Mr Burnham said he would "take a pragmatic approach when it comes to the North Sea". Labour's 2024 manifesto said the party would not issue new North Sea licences, but Mr Burnham appeared to indicate a shift in stance. Mr Trump had already talked up a change in policy that he anticipated under Mr Burnham before the former Greater Manchester mayor took office. Now I think your new Prime Minister is going to actually open up the (North Sea), from what I hear.