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Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling
Published 31 July 2026 Ā· india
Labour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and donāt fully recognise votersā climate concerns Andy Burnham was told he could face the
Labour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and donāt fully recognise votersā climate concerns Andy Burnham was told he could face the first revolt of his premiership as Labour MPs and climate experts condemned his apparent support for renewed drilling for oil and gas.
As the UK suffers through drought, fires and heatwaves, the prime minister gave the strongest indication yet on Friday he was minded to allow for new drilling.
His comments came just hours before the UN secretary-general warned āevery new fossil fuel projectā made heatwaves more dangerous. Continue reading...
Published: July 31, 2026 ā¢ 11:08 PM IST Ā· Updated: July 31, 2026 ā¢ 11:39 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Labour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and donāt fully recognise votersā climate concerns Andy Burnham was told he could face the first revolt of his premiership as Labour MPs and climate experts condemned his apparent support for renewed drilling for oil and gas.
As the UK suffers through drought, fires and heatwaves, the prime minister gave the strongest indication yet on Friday he was minded to allow for new drilling.
His comments came just hours before the UN secretary-general warned āevery new fossil fuel projectā made heatwaves more dangerous.
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