“We're committed to moving towards renewable energy and reaching net zero by 2050. But even on our ambitious climate path, we'll still require oil and gas as part of our energy needs for decades to come. That's why we're taking a pragmatic approach to the North Sea,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-21

Burnham defended a pragmatic approach to North Sea drilling while reaffirming the UK's net zero by 2050 commitment.