'A mistake': Green groups slam Burnham's mooted North Sea drilling plan

James Murray
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'A mistake': Green groups slam Burnham's mooted North Sea drilling plan

Reports suggest Andy Burnham is poised to approve fresh fossil fuel projects in the North Sea, sparking row over manifesto pledge not to allow 'new licences to explore new fields'

Andy Burnham is reportedly set to throw his weight behind controversial plans to green light a series of new oil and gas drilling projects in the North Sea, risking fierce criticism from climate campaigners...

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