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Burnham’s Oil Drilling Shift Sparks Party Tensions | UK News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Incoming PM Andy Burnham is poised to greenlight new North Sea oil and gas drilling — a bold move that directly clashes with Ed Miliband’s net-zero agenda and could ignite internal party tensions. Amid rising pressure over energy costs and backing from trade unions, Burnham’s decision signals a shift toward pragmatic energy policy, even as he prepares to unveil sweeping reforms including nationalizing utilities, building council homes, and capping bus fares to tackle the cost of living. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e55521762fea37df