Andy Burnham faces choice on drilling as North Sea consultation closes

Christopher McKeon, Press Association Political Correspondent Andy Burnham faces pressure over North Sea oil and gas as a decision on allowing new drilling moves closer. As Britain braces for its fifth heatwave, environmental groups have urged the Prime Minister to refuse permission for oil and gas production in two ar

The Labour Party is split on the issue of whether plans for new oil and gas drilling should go ahead

Andy Burnham faces pressure over North Sea oil and gas as a decision on allowing new drilling moves closer

Labour appears to be split on the issue00:49, 10 Aug 2026Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing mounting pressure over North Sea oil and gas as a decision on allowing new drilling edges closer.‌Environmental groups have urged Mr Burnham to refuse permission for oil and gas production in two areas of the North Sea, known

Production at both Jackdaw and Rosebank was approved by the Conservatives, but a court quashed those decisions last year.

Andy Burnham faces pressure over North Sea oil and gas as a decision on allowing new drilling moves closer.

Production at both Jackdaw and Rosebank was approved by the Conservatives, but a court quashed those decisions last year.

Production at both Jackdaw and Rosebank was approved by the Conservatives, but a court quashed those decisions last year.

London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects Sadiq Khan: This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly Sadiq Khan has called on the government to commit to revamped climate action and to r