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Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
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Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to maintain the Labour Party's manifesto pledge to halt new North Sea oil and gas licenses. While he will honor existing contracts, his administration plans a pragmatic shift in emphasis to balance energy security with the transition to clean energy.
Image source, PA Media By Kevin Keane Scotland energy correspondent Published 19 July 2026, 08:58 BST Updated 2 hours ago The final weekend before Andy Burnham enters Downing Street is being dominated by suggestions he'll announce plans for new drilling in the North Sea.
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