Details of new Labour leader Andy Burnham’s planned policy blitz
- New Labour leader Andy Burnham is expected to announce a policy blitz, including new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, upon becoming Prime Minister.
- This potential policy contradicts Labour’s 2024 manifesto, which pledged against issuing new drilling licences.
- The fate of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields in Scotland, previously approved but later overturned, has been a contentious issue within the party.
- Internal debate exists within Labour, with some MPs advocating for more drilling to reduce energy bills, while others prioritise renewable energy for security.
- Other anticipated policy measures include taking public control of water and energy companies, alongside a new council house-building programme.
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