Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces potential internal party revolt over his pragmatic stance on approving new North Sea oil and gas drilling projects. Labour MPs are concerned that this position conflicts with climate goals and could alienate voters amid rising climate-related environmental issues.
Why it matters
It illustrates the tension between energy security and climate policy within the UK government, posing a risk to political stability.
Andy Burnham has said this week that he intends to take a pragmatic approach to the question of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields. Photograph: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA Andy Burnham has said this week that he intends to take a pragmatic approach to the question of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields. Photograph: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA Andy Burnham Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling Labour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and don’t fully recognise voters’ climate concerns
Prefer the Guardian on Google Andy Burnham was told he could face the first revolt of his premiership as Labour MPs and climate experts condemned his apparent support for renewed drilling for oil and gas.
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