Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved
Internal Green Party research suggests the UK Labour Party could lose up to 50 seats if they fail to implement bold climate policies or approve new North Sea drilling. Labour has dismissed these claims, noting that the Green Party's projected seat gains have significantly declined since the current government took office.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing political pressure on the UK government to balance economic interests with environmental commitments ahead of future elections.
A protester holds a message for Andy Burnham during a demonstration in London against drilling in the Rosebank oilfield. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock A protester holds a message for Andy Burnham during a demonstration in London against drilling in the Rosebank oilfield. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock Green party Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at election
Prefer the Guardian on Google Labour could lose dozens of seats to the Green party if the government allows new drilling in the North Sea, according to internal research shared with the Guardian.
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