Political leaders, including Andy Burnham, criticized the current policy direction regarding oil and gas.
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Updated sep 11
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Political leaders, including Andy Burnham, criticized the current policy direction regarding oil and gas.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Bowie questioned Burnham about the Jackdaw gasfield delay affecting production near Aberdeen.1 source
- Andrew Bowie urged Andy Burnham to approve plans for North Sea oil drilling.Sub-event
Leaders criticized UK government energy policy and urged action on North Sea oil/gas.1 source
- Activist groups protested outside Downing Street challenging policy decisions regarding oil licenses.Sub-event
- The oil industry is facing pressure to sell assets to survive, while Andy Burnham inherits responsibility for controversial energy decisions.Sub-event
Burnham and Bowie criticized policy direction on oil/gas.1 source
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Andrew Bowie
Scottish Conservative Party politician and MP (born 1987)
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