UK PM Burnham says will be pragmatic on North Sea oil after Trump comments

LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told U.S. President Donald Trump last week that he would take a "pragmatic" approach to oil and gas in the North Sea, the UK leader confirmed on Friday, after Trump said that Burnham would open up the basin.

"I indicated in the phone call that we had a week last Monday that I would take a pragmatic approach when it comes to the North Sea, and that is my intention as we go forward," Burnham told reporters when asked about Trump's remarks.

"There is a resource there. When people are struggling, you can't ignore that, and hence me indicating that to the president."

(Reporting by Alistair Smout and Muvija M; editing by Sarah Young)