Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling
Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicated a pragmatic stance on new North Sea oil and gas drilling, sparking concerns within his Labour Party. Several Labour MPs warned that supporting projects like the Jackdaw gasfield and Rosebank oilfield could alienate voters worried about climate impacts. The UN secretary‑general warned that each new fossil‑fuel project heightens future heat‑wave risks, adding pressure on the government.
- ▪Burnham suggested that decisions on new drilling would be made "in due course" and emphasized the need to source oil and gas domestically.
- ▪Labour MPs such as Rachael Maskell and Clive Lewis warned that approving the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields could damage the party’s climate credibility and risk voter loss to the Greens.
- ▪UN Secretary‑General António Guterres warned that every new fossil‑fuel project makes future heatwaves more dangerous, echoing recent extreme weather in the UK.
- ▪A potential revolt among Labour MPs could force Burnham to seek support from the Conservatives or SNP to pass any licensing decisions.
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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/PAView image in fullscreenAndy 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/PAAndy BurnhamBurnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drillingLabour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and don’t fully recognise voters’ climate concernsFiona Harvey, Aletha Adu, Josh Halliday and Peter WalkerFri 31 Jul 2026 13.38 EDTLast modified on Fri 31 Jul 2026 13.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham was told he could face the first revolt of his premiership as…
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