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Jackdaw gas field approval triggers backlash from environmentalists

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh backed the scheme (Maja Smiejkowska/PA) - (PA Wire)

Andy Burnham faced a backlash from environmental campaigners after the UK Government approved plans to begin drilling in the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh backed the scheme, which is expected to start supplying gas to British homes and firms within weeks.

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