Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval — SkimNews
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- Andy Burnham vowed to uphold Britain’s net zero target by 2050, stating his personal commitment to confronting the climate crisis despite approving the Jackdaw gasfield
- Andy Burnham approved the Jackdaw gasfield, arguing it makes sense to use homegrown gas responsibly amid global instability, with production expected to begin this winter
- Miatta Fahnbulleh insisted she alone would decide on the Rosebank oilfield approval, rejecting pressure from other departments and warning that overturning her decision could lead to legal challenges
- Miatta Fahnbulleh expressed concern over the erosion of cross-party climate consensus, particularly criticizing the Tories for abandoning their tradition of climate action despite knowing better
- Andy Burnham announced military aircraft including RAF Chinooks and A400M planes will be deployed to fight wildfires, calling it essential support for frontline crews
- Miatta Fahnbulleh highlighted £100bn in private-sector clean energy investment over the past two years, stressing the need for visible job creation in left-behind communities
Why it matters: The UK government faces internal tension between energy security and climate credibility, with Fahnbulleh risking legal and political fallout if overruled on Rosebank, while Burnham attempts to balance worker dignity and net zero by tying oil revenues to clean energy via a new wealth fund that should have existed 'more than 40 years ago'.
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