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Burnham's gas gamble: Why he's approved Jackdaw
The government approves a new gas field while claiming it supports climate commitments, drawing criticism it breaks Labour's manifesto promises.
In brief
The government approves a new gas field while claiming it supports climate commitments, drawing criticism it breaks Labour's manifesto promises. The government approved the Jackdaw gas field, with Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh saying it supports energy security and climate commitments, but critics say it breaks…
Government approves Jackdaw gas field
The government has approved the Jackdaw gas field. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says the decision will support the country's energy security.
Fahnbulleh claims climate compatibility
Fahnbulleh says the decision is compatible with legally binding climate commitments. Critics argue the move breaks the spirit of the 2024 Labour manifesto.
Critics say Burnham out of touch
Critics say the approval makes Andy Burnham look like he is living in a parallel universe after the hottest summer on record.
“parallel universe”
The big picture
The government approved the Jackdaw gas field, with Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh saying it supports energy security and climate commitments, but critics say it breaks Labour's manifesto spirit.
