Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces potential internal party revolt over his pragmatic stance on approving new North Sea oil and gas drilling projects. Labour MPs are concerned that this position conflicts with climate goals and could alienate voters amid rising climate-related environmental issues.
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/PA 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/PA Andy Burnham Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling Labour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and don’t fully recognise voters’ climate concerns
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