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North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
The UK’s North Sea oil industry has lobbied Labour MPs to approve new drilling projects, Rosebank and Jackdaw, to support domestic energy production and industrial capabilities. The appeal aligns with Andy Burnham’s reindustrialisation agenda as he transitions to becoming Britain’s next prime minister.
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