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<p>PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’ </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/22/net-zero-transition-britain-jackdaw-gasfield-jobs-energy-security-labour">Andy Burnham: We will make the net-zero transition work for Britain</a></p></li></ul><p>An

<p>Protecting jobs and strengthening energy security in the short term does not mean wavering on Labour’s deep commitment to a cleaner, greener future</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/22/andy-burnham-vows-uk-will-hit-net-zero-targets-despite-jackdaw-gasfield-approval">Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despit

<p>Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of living crisis. But there could be a significant victory for green activists when it comes to the much larger Rosebank oilfield, with the

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The decision has drawn sharp criticism from left-wing politicians and environmentalists.

<p>Critics say move will jeopardise climate targets, fail to cut cost of living and distract from need to decarbonise energy</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/oct/21/jackdaw-gasfield-labour-andy-burnham-zack-polanski-uk-politics-latest-news">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Climate campaigners and gree

Britain on Wednesday approved the Jackdaw North Sea ​gasfield , ending years ​of legal and political wrangling that had ⁠pitted the Labour government's climate commitments against its push ⁠to bolster energy security. Energy Minister Miatta ​Fahnbulleh said the project will start to supply gas to British homes and businesses from as ⁠early as the end of this

<p>Decision was widely expected after lobbying by Shell but will dismay environmental campaigners</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/20/what-does-the-approval-of-the-jackdaw-gasfield-mean">What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/oct/

<p>Decision has implications for household energy bills, the UK economy and the climate crisis</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/21/jackdaw-gasfield-in-north-sea-approved">UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea</a></p></li></ul><p></p><p>About four years and six energy secretaries after it was given the green light, t