US President Donald Trump has once again urged the UK to expand oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, telling Sir Keir Starmer’s government to ‘drill, baby, drill’. In a fresh social media outburst, Trump said ‘Aberdeen should be booming’ and repeated his opposition to wind energy, calling for ‘no more windmills’ in Scotland. His remarks come as pressure mounts on the UK government to reconsider its stance on North Sea exploration, particularly amid rising oil prices and ongoing tensions in the Middle East.&nbsp;Posting on Tuesday (April 14), Trump wrote: “Europe is desperate for Energy, and yet the United Kingdom refuses to open North Sea Oil, one of the greatest fields in the World. Tragic!!! Aberdeen should be booming. Norway sells its North Sea Oil to the U.K. at double the price. They are making a fortune. UK, which is better situated on the North Sea for purposes of energy than Norway, should, DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! It is absolutely crazy that they don’t… AND, NO MORE WINDMILLS!”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-israel-hold-first-direct-talks-after-decades-in-washington-rubio-calls-it-historic-opportunity-hezbollah-launches-new-attacks-1776191830133">Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks after decades in Washington; Rubio calls it 'historic opportunity', Hezbollah launches new attacks</a>

Trump has consistently criticised the UK’s energy policies, claiming earlier this year that government decisions have made it ‘impossible’ for companies to develop domestic reserves. During his state visit to Britain last year, he dismissed wind power as an ‘expensive joke’ and encouraged greater use of North Sea oil and gas.&nbsp;The comments are part of a broader pattern of criticism directed at Sir Keir Starmer, with the two leaders clashing over the Middle East conflict. Recently, Trump compared Starmer to Neville Chamberlain and mocked him in speeches, questioning the UK’s military contributions. Debate over North Sea drilling has intensified in recent weeks, with growing calls for approval of projects such as Jackdaw and Rosebank as global oil prices surged.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/marco-rubio-envoys-of-israel-lebanon-to-us-to-hold-talks-1776178762716/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/marco-rubio-envoys-of-israel-lebanon-to-us-to-hold-talks-1776178762716/embed</a>&nbsp;Former Prime Minister Tony Blair also weighed in, urging increased drilling and warning that the crisis in Iran has exposed the UK’s dependence on global fossil fuel markets. While the government has denied imminent approval of new projects, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled openness to exploration at both Rosebank and Jackdaw.Meanwhile, oil prices dipped below $100 per barrel on Tuesday amid optimism over possible US-Iran negotiations and a potential agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump urges the UK to expand North Sea drilling, slams wind energy, and pressures Keir Starmer as oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions

US President Donald Trump has once again urged the UK to expand oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, telling Sir Keir Starmer’s government to ‘drill, baby, drill’. In a fresh social media outburst, Trump said ‘Aberdeen should be booming’ and repeated his opposition to wind energy, calling for ‘no more windmills’ in Scotland. His remarks come as pressure mounts on the UK government to reconsider its stance on North Sea exploration, particularly amid rising oil prices and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Posting on Tuesday (April 14), Trump wrote: “Europe is desperate for Energy, and yet the United Kingdom refuses to open North Sea Oil, one of the greatest fields in the World. Tragic!!! Aberdeen should be booming. Norway sells its North Sea Oil to the U.K. at double the price. They are making a fortune. UK, which is better situated on the North Sea for purposes of energy than Norway, should, DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! It is absolutely crazy that they don’t… AND, NO MORE WINDMILLS!” Also Read: Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks after decades in Washington; Rubio calls it 'historic opportunity', Hezbollah launches new attacks

Donald Trump urges the UK to expand North Sea drilling, slams wind energy, and pressures Keir Starmer as oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions

'DRILL, BABY, DRILL...AND NO MORE...': Trump urges UK to expand North Sea oil and gas production, says Aberdeen ‘should be booming’

The White House on Friday (Jan 23) slammed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his criticism of US President Donald Trump’s remarks on NATO’s response in Afghanistan. This comes after Starmer slammed Trump’s comments as “insulting and appalling” after the US president claimed that troops from NATO allies avoided the front line in Afghanistan.“President Trump is absolutely right – the United States of America has done more for NATO than any other country in the alliance has done combined,” White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said in a statement.In an interview aired on Thursday (Jan 22), Trump told Fox News, “They’ll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan,” Referring to NATO allies. “And they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines,” he said, sparking outrage from Britain. Trump also alleged that NATO would not come to the aid of the US if asked to do so.<h2>Starmer calls out Trump</h2>Responding to Trump’s remarks, Starmer said in a video message, “Let me start by paying tribute to 457 of our armed services who lost their lives in Afghanistan.”“There are many also who were injured, some with life-changing injuries, and so I consider President Trump’s remarks to be insulting and frankly, appalling, and I'm not surprised they’ve caused such hurt to the loved ones of those who were killed or injured,” he added.Starmer added that if he had misspoken in such a way, he “would certainly apologise.”More than 150,000 British troops served in Afghanistan after the 2001 invasion, making it the largest contingent after the United States.Meanwhile, Poland’s Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said he expected respect for Polish veterans “who have proven how much they serve this country and our commitments to allies.” In the conflict in Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks, 43 Polish soldiers were killed.French armed forces minister Catherine Vautrin said 90 French soldiers died in Afghanistan, NATO allies, and “many others” were wounded. “We remember their sacrifice, which commands respect,” Vautrin said.

The White House rebuked UK PM Keir Starmer for criticising Donald Trump’s NATO remarks on Afghanistan, defending the US president and saying America has contributed more to NATO than all other allies combined.

The White House on Friday (Jan 23) slammed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his criticism of US President Donald Trump’s remarks on NATO’s response in Afghanistan. This comes after Starmer slammed Trump’s comments as “insulting and appalling” after the US president claimed that troops from NATO allies avoided the front line in Afghanistan. “President Trump is absolutely right – the United States of America has done more for NATO than any other country in the alliance has done combined,” White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said in a statement. In an interview aired on Thursday (Jan 22), Trump told Fox News, “They’ll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan,” Referring to NATO allies. “And they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines,” he said, sparking outrage from Britain. Trump also alleged that NATO would not come to the aid of the US if asked to do so. Starmer calls out Trump Responding to Trump’s remarks, Starmer said in a video message, “Let me start by paying tribute to 457 of our armed services who lost their lives in Afghanistan.” “There are many also who were injured, some with life-changing injuries, and so I consider President Trump’s remarks to be insulting and frankly, appalling, and I'm not surprised they’ve caused such hurt to the loved ones of those who were killed or injured,” he added. Starmer added that if he had misspoken in such a way, he “would certainly apologise.” More than 150,000 British troops served in Afghanistan after the 2001 invasion, making it the largest contingent after the United States. Meanwhile, Poland’s Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said he expected respect for Polish veterans “who have proven how much they serve this country and our commitments to allies.” In the conflict in Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks, 43 Polish soldiers were killed. French armed forces minister Catherine Vautrin said 90 French soldiers died in Afghanistan, NATO allies, and “many others” were wounded. “We remember their sacrifice, which commands respect,” Vautrin said.

The White House rebuked UK PM Keir Starmer for criticising Donald Trump’s NATO remarks on Afghanistan, defending the US president and saying America has contributed more to NATO than all other allies combined.

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'DRILL, BABY, DRILL...AND NO MORE...': Trump urges UK to expand North Sea oil and gas production, says Aberdeen ‘should be booming’

‘Trump is absolutely right’: White House defends after Starmer on NATO row