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Abbi Garton-Crosbie

Andy Burnham urged not to cave to demands of oil and gas industry on North Sea

Andy Burnham arrives for a labour party leadership special conference in London, Friday, July 17, 2026.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) (Image: Alberto Pezzali)

ANDY Burnham has been urged not to “cave into the demands of the profiteering oil and gas industry” after reports suggested he will announce new drilling in the North Sea within days of becoming prime minister.

Bloomberg reports that the new Labour Party leader – who will become prime minister on Monday – has asked the civil service to draw up plans for new energy policies that will be revealed as soon as next week.

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