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Andy Burnham: “I would be pragmatic in relation to North Sea oil and gas amid looming decisions on Jackdaw and Rosebank as we build a…”

On the recordSeptember 30, 2026
I would be pragmatic in relation to North Sea oil and gas amid looming decisions on Jackdaw and Rosebank as we build a bridge to a clean energy future as we confront the climate crisis.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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bbc.co.uk

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Comments on energy policy and future planning.

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