Andy Burnham latest: Trump’s bizarre claim over North Sea oil that new PM will open up drilling ‘all the way’

Andy Burnham latest: Trump’s bizarre claim over North Sea oil that new PM will open up drilling ‘all the way’ Mr Burnham has promised to be a leader in ‘all places’ as Britain’s next prime minister - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Donald Trump has claimed that Andy Burnham “will be opening up, all the way, the invaluable North Sea Oil” and move the “horrible looking windmills”. The celebratory post on TruthSocial claimed that the people of Scotland were “dancing in the streets” over the incumbent prime minister’s alleged position change on the North Sea, which is yet to be confirmed. His comments came just hours ahead of Mr Burnham’s first day in Downing Street. The former Manchester mayor is expected to address the nation on Monday afternoon after meeting with the King in Buckingham Palace. Mr Burnham is expected to characterise the moment as one of “reflection and resolution”, arguing Britain must be honest about the challenges it faces and demonstrate it can solve them. And he will say he is “acutely conscious” that the UK has had seven prime ministers over the last 10 years, and stress the need for more stable and responsible politics. Watch: How much do the public really know about their new PM Andy Burnham? What are Andy Burnham’s key policies? What are Andy Burnham’s key policies? What's on the agenda for Monday? Andy Burnham will become prime minister after being named Labour leader on Friday. At 11:15am, Sir Keir Starmer is expected to give a statement in Downing Street before his visit to Buckingham Palace where he will offer his resignation to the King. Mr Burnham will then see the King to “kiss hands” and be invited to take over as prime minister. At 12:40pm, incoming prime minister Andy Burnham will arrive in Downing Street, where he will speak. By 2:30pm, the House of Lords will take questions on the European Union, learning disabilities and music teachers before the third reading of the Civil Aviation Bill and report stage of the Social Housing Bill, at Westminster. Cabinet appointments are expected to be announced from late afternoon. Andy Burnham must deliver emergency budget to ‘reverse damage’, says SNP The SNP has called on Andy Burnham to deliver an emergency cost-of-living budget to “reverse damage” under the Labour government. The former Greater Manchester mayor, who returned to Westminster last month as the MP for Makerfield, vowed to “bring back hope” in his speech as Labour leader on Friday. SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said that Mr Burnham would be “judged on his actions not words” as the UK prepares for its seventh prime minister in 10 years. Mr Doogan is calling on Mr Burnham to deliver an emergency cost-of-living budget when he enters No 10. He continued: “While Westminster has been stuck in constant chaos, people’s lives have got worse. “People in Scotland don’t want more empty promises about ‘hope in their hearts’ – they want money in their pockets and meaningful change to make people’s lives and livelihoods better.” He urged Mr Burnham to deliver an emergency cost of living budget, and “a meaningful package of financial support for families, to reverse the damage done under the Labour Party government and put money back into people’s pockets.” Andy Burnham: 'We're not in the right place as a country' Andy Burnham has told The Times that “we’re not in the right place as a country” ahead of becoming prime minister on Monday. Referring to his pledge that he will set out a ten-year plan for the country, Mr Burnham said: “I’m not saying that means I’m setting out to say I’m going to be here for ten years... it’s more that we’re not in the right place structurally, we’re not in the right place as a country. I think people can feel that.” He added: “To be clear to people, it can’t be done overnight. But you’ve got to show people where we’re going, and then the steps towards it. And that’s what I’m going to try to do.” Speaking about his approach to the economy, Mr Burnham said: “I think you have to rethink how we run things to get a different approach to public spending, and to running the economy - more focused on early investment, early intervention, setting people up for success, and much less paying for failure.” Referring to his plans to scrap Sir Keir Starmer’s digital ID scheme, Mr Burnham added: “That’s an example of what’s to come, freeing up resource for something that, in my view, wouldn’t make a tangible difference to people’s lives anytime soon. And even if it did, it wouldn’t necessarily make life easier, it might do in the long run.” Watch: Boris Johnson clashes with Trevor Phillips over suggestion his behaviour contributed to ‘coarsening’ of politics MI5 advises vulnerable MPs to build a safe room at home MI5 advises vulnerable MPs to build a safe room at home Watch: Burnham will stick to manifesto commitments on North sea oil and gas, Labour deputy leader says Burnham plots Ed Miliband Foreign Office shake-up and policy blitz Burnham plots Ed Miliband Foreign Office shake-up as he readies day-one policy blitz Burnham won't wear shirt and tie 'except in chamber or exceptional events' - report Andy Burnham is set to forego wearing a shirt and tie as prime minister, according to reporting from the Sunday Times. The Makerfield MP has opted for a black t shirt and jacket along his journey back into Westminister, and will reportedly have no stylistic change as he moves into 10 Downing Street on Monday. The paper reported that he would only wear a shirt and tie in the chamber or for exceptional events. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments