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To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma

To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
BBC Scotland Tuesday 14 July 2026, 22:02 UTC 1 min read
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Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.

Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.
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