# 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.
- Title: Burnham's gas gamble: Why he's approved Jackdaw · POLITICO
- Summary: The government approves a new gas field while claiming it supports climate commitments, drawing criticism it breaks Labour's manifesto promises. The…
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- Source: POLITICO — https://politico.eu/podcast/politics-at-sam-and-annes/burnhams-gas-gamble-why-hes-approved-jackdaw
- Published: 2026-10-21T07:17:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jackdaw gas field, miatta fahnbulleh, andy burnham, labour manifesto, energy security, climate commitments, gas drilling, politics, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

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.