Burnham risks Labour backlash if he reverses ban on new oil and gas drilling
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Key context: <p>Party manifesto pledged to honour existing North Sea exploration licences but not issue new ones</p><p>Andy Burnham risks his first confrontation with Labour MPs if he announces new oil and gas drilling licences when he becomes prime minister, insiders have warned.</p><p>Speculation is rife that Burnham will announce some new plans for drilling in the North Sea after he is installed in Downing Street on Monday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/18/burnham-expected-to-reverse-ban-on-new-oil-and-gas-drilling">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Party manifesto pledged to honour existing North Sea exploration licences but not issue new onesAndy Burnham risks his first confrontation with Labour MPs if he announces new oil and gas drilling licences when he becomes prime minister, insiders have warned.Speculation is rife that Burnham will announce some new plans for drilling in the North Sea after he is installed in Downing Street on Monday. Continue reading...
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