Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed his commitment to the UK's 2050 net-zero target despite criticism following the approval of the Jackdaw gasfield. He emphasized that the government remains dedicated to climate goals while balancing energy security and the needs of workers.
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The tension between new fossil fuel infrastructure and climate pledges remains a central challenge for UK energy policy.
Activists from Fossil Free London stage protest outside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Activists from Fossil Free London stage protest outside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Climate crisis Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’
Andy Burnham: We will make the net-zero transition work for Britain
Prefer the Guardian on Google Andy Burnham has said he will not “abandon the responsibility” of fighting the climate crisis after the government approved the Jackdaw gasfield, pledging to block new North Sea licences and keep Britain on track for net zero by 2050.
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