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Drill Andy drill? Burnham’s North Sea dilemma – podcast

Source: The Guardian Business - Published: 20 Aug 2026 05:00

Helena Horton on why the government may decide to allow more oil and gas drilling in the North SeaThe government is considering whether to allow new oil and gas drilling at two sites in the North Sea, a move environmental activists warn will accelerate climate chaos. Helen Pidd speaks to reporter Helena Horton about the government’s dilemma – and what it tells us about Andy Burnham’s approach to the green energy transition Continue reading...