Andy Burnham faces decision on North Sea drilling as key date approaches

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.

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.

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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

Rumours have swirled about what a new Prime Minister means for climate action and the North Sea industry