Drill 'full blast' Trump urges Burnham after gas field FINALLY approved
PRESIDENT Donald Trump tonight urged Andy Burnham to go “full blast” on North Sea drilling.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump encourages Andy Burnham to pursue extensive North Sea drilling.
- The UK government has approved the Jackdaw gas field, which could supply gas by the end of the month.
- Some Labour MPs support increased oil and gas extraction for domestic energy supply and economic gain.
- Environmental campaigners and some within the Labour party express opposition to further fossil fuel projects.
- The Rosebank oil field is also awaiting a decision, with similar debate surrounding its approval.
- Calls are made to support British industry, including the oil and gas sector, by reducing carbon costs and industrial electricity prices.