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Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea is being touted as a major economic boost—but the reality? Just 27 direct full-time jobs, with most construction already overseas and the platform largely unstaffed. Proponents argue it’s vital for jobs and tax revenue, even suggesting the next prime minister may greenlight it alongside Rosebank. But environmental groups slam the claims as inflated, pointing to developer documents that show little real benefit for workers and no meaningful drop in energy bills. They argue the real winners are executives and shareholders, while the climate crisis worsens. Tax revenue promises are also under fire, with critics saying generous breaks could leave the public footing the bill. As consultations close, the debate rages over whether fossil fuels still have a place in Britain’s future.

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