UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he told U.S. President Donald Trump that the UK would adopt a “pragmatic” approach to North Sea oil and gas, arguing that the government cannot ignore the energy resources available when people are struggling. Burnham’s remarks follow his reported conversation with Trump shortly after taking office, during which Trump said Burnham would “open up” North Sea oil. The UK summary of the call, according to reporting cited by The Guardian, does not include that “open up” wording. Burnham tells reporters he is responding to questions about what was discussed, emphasizing that the UK’s position should reflect practical considerations around energy supply rather than disregarding North Sea resources. Other outlets report similarly that Burnham framed his message to Trump in terms of taking a pragmatic approach, without indicating a detailed policy change or timeline in the accounts provided.