Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged a 'pragmatic' approach to North Sea oil and gas drilling, signaling a potential shift from Labour's manifesto commitment to halt new licenses. The comments follow a conversation with Donald Trump and have sparked internal political tension.
Why it matters
The tension between environmental pledges and energy security is a central political debate in the UK, with significant implications for climate policy.
Andy Burnham has come under pressure to maintain a Labour manifesto pledge not to issue new drilling licences in the North Sea. Andy Burnham has come under pressure to maintain a Labour manifesto pledge not to issue new drilling licences in the North Sea. Fossil fuels Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas PM tells reporters the government cannot ignore the energy resource ‘when people are struggling’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Andy Burnham has said he will take a “pragmatic” approach to oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, saying the government could not ignore the potential energy resources it holds.
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