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The Battle Over North Sea Oil Is Heating Up Under Britain’s New PM

With a new Prime Minister in office, it is uncertain whether the United Kingdom will continue accelerating its green transition or backtrack on climate pledges to support fossil fuel development.

  • New Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces heated battle over North Sea oil and gas projects.
  • Labour Party policies promote renewables and restrict new drilling.
  • BP supports expanding oil and gas production in the UK.

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