Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed the UK's commitment to its net-zero 2050 target, stating he will not approve new North Sea oil and gas licenses despite the recent approval of the Jackdaw gasfield.
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Open questions and key claims
This decision is climate vandalism.
Labour has abandoned all credibility in the fight against climate change.
The development of Jackdaw will not bring down household energy bills.
The rationale behind Jackdaw does not apply to Rosebank because Jackdaw is a domestic gasfield while Rosebank is mainly for export.
The North Sea project will increase UK gas production by about 6 percent at its peak.
The government announced a New Energy Wealth Fund with an initial 2 billion pounds to invest in renewable and low-carbon energy projects.