{
  "id": 16638237,
  "title": "Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/political-battle-intensifies-within-labour-over-rosebank-oil-field",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T18:09:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Science",
    "slug": "bbc-science",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6zxj7dvxr5yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra has entered the political fray surrounding the Rosebank oil field, urging Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh to green-light production plans. Environmental groups have long opposed the drilling in the UK's largest untapped oil reserve, located 80 miles northwest of Shetland. Labour's shift on the issue stems from their 2024 manifesto pledge to halt new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. However, the recent geopolitical tensions, including a US-Israel-Iran war causing a global energy crisis, has softened Labour's stance. Now, as Jackdaw and Rosebank face decisions, the political climate within the party reflects the nation's evolving energy priorities.",
  "summary": "Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}