The Greater Manchester mayor faces pressure to reject new oil and gas projects as he prepares a speech on cost of living and growth
Burnham urged to uphold Labour pledge blocking new North Sea drilling
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Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has been urged to adhere to the Labour Party's 2024 manifesto pledge to block new North Sea oil and gas drilling licenses, amid reports he is considering supporting new projects. The manifesto, which Burnham has promised to honor, explicitly states that Labour would not issue new North Sea licenses. In a forthcoming speech in Downing Street, Burnham is expected to outline plans to provide "breathing space" on the cost of living and promote economic growth across the UK, though specific details remain unclear.
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Labour’s 2024 manifesto, which Mr Burnham has promised to honour, said the party would not issue new North Sea licences
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Andy Burnham has been urged to stick to Labour’s manifesto and block further drilling in the North Sea amid reports he is considering backing new oil and gas projects.
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