Politics LIVE: Andy Burnham facing PMQs after approving Jackdaw gas field
Andy Burnham will go head-to-head wth Kemi Badenoch in the Commons after approving the controversial gas field Jackdaw. The Prime Minister gave the development the green light on Wednesday following months of pressure from opposition parties and his own MPs.
TL;DR
- The UK government has approved the controversial Jackdaw gas field.
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh admitted the approval will not lower energy bills this winter but stressed its importance for energy security.
- The boss of the Jackdaw project, Neil McCulloch, stated that approval of the Rosebank oil and gas scheme should follow, citing similar benefits.
- Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticized the decision as 'climate vandalism' and a 'betrayal'.
- GMB union and Unite Union welcomed the approval, emphasizing job protection and energy security.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated the approval will protect jobs and keep homes warm while reaffirming commitment to renewable energy.