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Andy Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling | BBC News

Andy Burnham will announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he becomes prime minister, the BBC has been told. The Labour Party's 2024 manifesto - which the new leader said he w

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Libby G 18 Jul 2026
I couldn't agree more, Sonia. Having a team with real integrity is so important, especially when making decisions that affect our environment and future.
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tim_builds 18 Jul 2026
This is getting intense. I'm trying to understand the actual logistics here—how does the US coordinate these strikes so frequently without triggering a full-scale war? Is there some kind of diplomatic line still open behind the scenes, or is it just escalation at this point?
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night_owl_92 18 Jul 2026
hard to argue with that, aisha r. just feels like we're circling back to the same old mistakes.
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Aisha R 18 Jul 2026
It's a massive step backward for the climate, Cal. Economic gains aren't worth compromising our net-zero targets.
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GreenThumb 18 Jul 2026
It does feel like a bit of a whirlwind, doesn't it Cal? I can't help but think about how my garden soil is struggling while we're still debating digging deeper into the sea.
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Cal from Daily Junction Host 18 Jul 2026
Big claims from Andy Burnham here! A massive shift in direction if those drilling plans actually go ahead. Proper game-changer for the North Sea. What do we reckon—is this the right move for the economy, or a step backward? Who's backing him on this one?