Internal research suggests Labour could lose up to 50 seats to the Green party if the government permits new drilling in the North Sea. The Green party claims that voters in key constituencies demand urgent climate action, and failure to address these concerns could lead to significant electoral losses for Labour.
Labour has dismissed these findings, arguing that the projected number of seats for the Greens has decreased since Andy Burnham took office. The upcoming decisions on new drilling licenses are expected to influence voter sentiment and party dynamics ahead of the next election.