‘Andy is getting it done’, says Trump as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’

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Lester, N. (2026, October 23). ‘Andy is getting it done’, says Trump as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/donald-trump-north-sea-government-prime-minister-white-house-b1302132.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-23 · by Nick Lester

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On October 21, 2026, the UK government approved drilling in the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, despite previous legal challenges and opposition from environmental groups. The decision came months after a Court of Appeal ruling that green-lighted production but was delayed due to political considerations. Prime Minister Andy Burnham argued that tapping into existing energy reserves would protect hundreds of jobs and help keep homes warm during an energy crisis. He stated the project, which is operated by Adura (a joint venture between Shell and Norwegian state energy firm Equinor), would strengthen UK energy security for more than a decade.

However, this approval drew criticism from Labour backbenchers and environmentalists, with climate activists protesting in response to the decision. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump praised Burnham's decision, saying it would make the UK "a very rich country." Despite these approvals, the government remains committed to its pledge of blocking new North Sea licences for oil and gas exploration beyond Jackdaw. Environmental groups argue that this move hampers efforts to address climate change and makes no meaningful difference to energy security. Protests against the decision continued following its announcement.

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Hedges 3 of 25 claims Outlet record 68/100

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Hedges 5 of 28 claims Outlet record 66/100

“The articles discuss different aspects of the Rosebank oilfield proposal and do not describe the same specific incident.”

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“The articles describe different events: one about Trump claiming the UK is opening up North Sea oil, and another about Trump ending restrictions on methane emissions from oil drilling in the US.”

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“While both articles mention Andy Burnham's stance on climate and fossil fuel projects, they describe different occurrences: Article A focuses on Burnham's speech after Jackdaw gasfield approval, while Article B reports Trump's comments welcoming North Sea oil exploration.”

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“Article A discusses the imminent announcement about Jackdaw gas field, while Article B refers to Trump's comments after a decision has allegedly been made about opening North Sea oil.”

Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners Different event

The Guardian

⚖️ Leans left Hedges 2 of 34 claims Outlet record 66/100

“Article A reports on the specific go-ahead for the Jackdaw gasfield, while Article B discusses a general statement by Trump about opening up North Sea oil, not specifically mentioning Jackdaw.”

Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain Different event

BBC News

⚖️ Leans left Hedges 0 of 24 claims Outlet record 68/100

“While both articles mention decisions related to North Sea energy fields, they describe different aspects of the situation and have distinct timelines.”

What is happening with the Jackdaw and Rosebank gas and oil fields? Different event

BBC News

⚖️ Leans right Hedges 4 of 46 claims Outlet record 68/100

“While both articles discuss the potential opening of North Sea oil fields, Article A focuses on the Jackdaw gas field and Rosebank oil field specifically, with debates and legal wrangling around them. Article B quotes Trump praising an unspecified 'opening up' of North Sea oil in general terms without mentioning specific fields or recent developments.”

Jackdaw gas field approval triggers backlash from environmentalists Different event

Evening Standard

Hedges 3 of 37 claims Outlet record 65/100

“Article A reports on the approval of the Jackdaw gas field and its implications, while Article B discusses Trump's comments about opening up North Sea oil more generally without specifically mentioning the same event as in Article A.”

Jackdaw gas field approved as Government seeks to improve energy security Different event

Evening Standard

⚖️ Leans right Hedges 2 of 40 claims Outlet record 65/100

“Article A reports on the approval of the Jackdaw gas field project, while Article B mentions Trump's comments about opening up North Sea oil in a general sense and does not specify it as referring to the same specific event or decision as Article A.”

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In welcoming the scheme at the time, Mr Trump appeared to confuse fossil fuels and suggest it was oil which would be tapped by the project.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-23

🔮 In welcoming the scheme at the time, Mr Trump appeared to confuse fossil fuels and suggest it was oil which would be tapped by the project.

2026-10-23 · Evening Standard

‘Andy is getting it done’, says Trump as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’ · assertive framing

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‘Andy is getting it done’, says Trump as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’ uncertain

UK → get → oil

In welcoming the scheme at the time, Mr Trump appeared to confuse fossil fuels and suggest it was oil which would be tapped by the project. asserted

which → welcome → project

A decision has yet to be made on the Rosebank oil and gas field. asserted

decision → have → field

He told reporters: “We discussed the fact that they’re opening up the North Sea oil, and that’s going to make the UK a very rich country. asserted

UK → tell → oil

“They’re opening up the North Sea oil. asserted

They → open → oil

I’ve been after them to do that for two years. asserted

I → do → years

He’s a very nice man, but he never got it done, and this one is getting it. asserted

one → ’ → it

“Andy is getting it done, and I guess it’s against the liberal principle, but he knows what’s right. asserted

what → get → principle

It’s going to make UK a very wealthy country.” asserted

UK → go → ?

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