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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Criticises Starmer's North Sea Energy Policies
Caption: U.S. President Donald Trump criticises UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over North Sea energy policies. Trump claims the UK is neglecting its valuable oil and gas resources, with policies that deter energy investment. His comments, posted on Truth Social, followed a press event with Starmer at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. Trump urged Starmer to cut taxes and take a harder line on illegal immigration to avoid losing ground to Nigel Farage. The Labour government raised the windfall tax on oil and gas producers from 75% to 78% last year, extending it to 2030. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband banned new North Sea drilling, favouring renewables for net-zero. Trump warns Labour’s policies may hike energy bills and hurt UK energy sector. He has repeatedly called on the UK to invest more in oil and gas, criticising the emphasis on wind energy. Industry leaders echo Trump; Offshore Energies UK's CEO urges balanced energy policy. Whitehouse urged support for UK energy, highlighting fair taxes and responsible licensing. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,Keir Starmer,North Sea oil,energy policy,windfall tax,oil and gas,UK energy sector,Ed Miliband,renewable energy,North Sea drilling ban,Offshore Energies UK,energy costs,UK government,fossil fuels
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