Why Jackdaw decision ignites row over climate and costs
The UK government has approved the extraction of gas from the Jackdaw field in the North Sea. This decision has sparked a political row, with Conservative politician Kemi Badenoch accusing the government of dithering, while Labour's Andy Burnham defended the choice as a pragmatic one.
Why it matters
North Sea gas approvals highlight the ongoing tension between meeting energy demands and achieving climate change commitments.
How Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costs Close The UK government has approved extraction from the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
At Prime Minister's Questions, Kemi Badenoch accuses the government of dithering over the decision, saying the Conservative government first approved it in 2022.
Andy Burnham accused the Tories of not carrying out the process "properly", saying his party had made a "pragmatic decision".
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