Scottish Greens Co-leader Criticizes UK Gas Field Approval
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What happened
Gillian Mackay, co-leader of the Scottish Greens, plans to urge party members to oppose the Jackdaw gas field project. The UK Government recently approved the Jackdaw field in the North Sea. The gas field is owned by Adura, a joint venture between Shell and Equinor, and could deliver around 6% of UK North Sea gas production.
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Why it matters
The approval of Jackdaw has drawn strong criticism from climate campaigners. Mackay's proposed motion calls for measures in Holyrood, including a social tariff for energy and the devolution of oil and gas licensing. This reflects a broader political debate regarding the current policy direction on oil and gas.
Political leaders, including Andy Burnham, have been criticizing the current policy direction regarding oil and gas.
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Who's involved
- Gillian MackayScottish Greens co-leader urging opposition to the Jackdaw gas field
- Andy BurnhamBritish politician criticized by Gillian Mackay regarding policy support
Possible ripples
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Part of
Political leaders, including Andy Burnham, criticized the current policy direction regarding oil and gas.Also in this story
- Activist groups protested outside Downing Street challenging policy decisions regarding oil licenses.
- The oil industry is facing pressure to sell assets to survive, while Andy Burnham inherits responsibility for controversial energy decisions.
The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Gillian Mackay
Scottish politician
Related events
- Burnham's administration greenlit a new gas project on October 21, 2026.
- Kemi Badenoch criticized Andy Burnham's policy while Andrew Bowie supported further drilling near Aberdeen.
- Andy Burnham is pressured regarding energy developments as Centrica and British Gas discuss investment decisions.
- Andy Burnham's political stance influenced the response of the Tory party.
- Burnham postponed the Jackdaw gas field decision amid political turmoil, while Miliband's delays and Starmer's resignation fueled the energy crisis debate.