Donald Trump proposes more oil extraction in the North Sea
Former US President Donald Trump has issued a call to the UK's new Prime Minister. He believes the country should invest more in oil extraction in the North Sea to strengthen its own economy.
Trump claims that the UK does not need to be dependent on other countries if they increase their production of oil and gas. He believes that increased extraction will make the UK a wealthier country in the long run.
In his statement, Trump also mentioned Norway in connection with the energy market. He suggested that the UK does not need to pay Norway for energy if they instead choose to extract more from their own fields in the North Sea.
Norway is currently one of the largest exporters of natural gas to Europe, and many countries have become more dependent on Norwegian energy since the war in Ukraine began. The statements from Trump are now sparking debate about energy security and future cooperation in the North Sea.
It is currently unclear how the British government will respond to the advice from the former president. The UK has previously had ambitious goals to cut emissions, which could conflict with increased oil extraction.