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Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
The incoming prime minister will also outline public ownership plans and a council house-building program as Labour weighs pressure to back North Sea oil and gas.
- On Monday, incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, part of a "flurry of measures" from the new leader.
- Earlier this week, industry leaders and trade unions urged Labour MPs to "back North Sea oil and gas," directly challenging the party's 2024 manifesto pledge to halt new licensing.
- A new survey for Optimum found 49% of people support new developments in the North Sea, while 24% prefer maintaining the ban, as Offshore Energies UK stated the public seeks "huge change in energy policy."
- Senior Green Party figures urged the incoming prime minister not to break "one of Labour's flagship manifesto commitments," while critics warn the move contradicts his climate crisis priorities.
- Burnham also intends to outline measures providing "people breathing space on the cost of living," alongside plans to bring water and energy companies under public control and launch new housing programmes.
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Total News Sources40
Leaning Left8Leaning Right11Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Right
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Right
44% Right
L 32%
C 24%
R 44%
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