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Pathetic: Labour's Net Zero madness
Labour's energy secretary signals opposition to major oilfield despite recent gas approval.
In brief
Labour's energy secretary signals opposition to major oilfield despite recent gas approval. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh plans to reject Rosebank oilfield drilling due to climate concerns, despite approving Jackdaw gas field. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Labour approves gas site
Labour approved Jackdaw gas field production hours before Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh signaled opposition to Rosebank oilfield drilling.
Rosebank oilfield size
Rosebank contains 300million to 500million barrels of oil, representing 8% of UK oil production.
Climate impact comparison
Rosebank emissions would be seven times higher than Jackdaw gas field emissions.
Energy Secretary's stance
Miatta Fahnbulleh stated Rosebank is for export while Jackdaw serves domestic market, requiring separate climate assessments.
Labour's climate policy
Labour's 2024 manifesto committed to no new North Sea oil and gas licenses despite Jackdaw and Rosebank already receiving approval.
Trump's support
Donald Trump urged UK to 'go full blast' with North Sea drilling and criticized windmills as costly and ridiculous.
Tory support for Rosebank
Tory shadow energy secretary Andrew Bowie argued Rosebank would boost national security amid Middle East conflict.
Left-wing Labour opposition
Left-wing Labour MPs criticized Energy Secretary's decision to approve Jackdaw as mixed messaging on climate change.
Environmental backlash
Environmental campaigners and Greens accused Labour of 'climate vandalism' over Rosebank approval plans.
Economic impact
Rosebank could provide £2.9billion economic boost and protect jobs while meeting energy security needs.
Company position
Adura, part-owned by Shell, believes Rosebank approval case is equally strong as Jackdaw.
Scottish Labour support
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra supported Rosebank drilling to boost Scotland's economy.
Unions' reaction
GMB union welcomed Jackdaw approval but urged ministers to approve Rosebank too.
Energy Secretary's challenge
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh faces criticism from Labour MPs over Jackdaw approval decision.
Political tension
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle criticized Energy Secretary for not being in Parliament to make statement on decision.
What happens next
Energy Secretary must decide whether to approve Rosebank oilfield drilling within climate commitments.
What it means
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh plans to reject Rosebank oilfield drilling due to climate concerns, despite approving Jackdaw gas field.
