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Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a high-stakes decision: approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling at Jackdaw and Rosebank—or shut it down to fight climate change. Environmental groups are rallying against the projects, warning they’ll worsen emissions amid record heatwaves, while industry leaders and even former President Trump argue drilling is vital for jobs and energy prices. The fields’ history adds complexity—previously approved by the last government, then overturned by court—but now the current administration must decide. Officials say a pragmatic approach balances energy security with green transition, pledging support for North Sea workers. Critics demand a bold shift toward clean energy, arguing fossil fuels are a dead end—and that investment should fuel future green industries instead.

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