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Andy Burnham faces climate revolt after approval of North Sea gas drilling
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PUBLISHEDOct 20, 2026, 6:24 PM
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Jackdaw gasfield announcement signals UK’s commitment to North Sea industry but undermines green credentials What does the approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?
The Jackdaw gasfield will be given the go-ahead on Wednesday, signalling Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea fossil fuel industry and threatening to trigger a row with climate campaigners and Labour MPs. Miatta Fahnbulleh and John Healey, the energy secretary and chancellor…
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