Burnham admits oil drilling CAN ease cost of living: Signalling a break with Ed Miliband's Net Zero, new PM concedes 'Britain can't ignore' resources in North Sea
- Posted on July 31, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
Labour's leadership signals a potential policy realignment regarding fossil fuel extraction, with implications for Britain's energy independence and fiscal strategy. As economic pressures mount, officials reconsider previous commitments on environmental restrictions, suggesting practical energy solutions may take precedence over ideological positions. This marks a notable departure from earlier green energy priorities.
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Burnham admits oil drilling CAN ease cost of living: Signalling a break with Ed Miliband's Net Zero, new PM concedes 'Britain can't ignore' resources in North Sea
Prime Minister Andy Burnham hinted at a shift in Labour's ideological ban on new drilling, saying that at a time of tight government finances the North Sea was a resource 'we can't ignore'.
