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Drill Andy drill? Burnham’s North Sea dilemma – podcast

The Guardian Politics Thursday 20 August 2026, 02:00 UTC By Presented by Helen Pidd; produced by Sam Gruet, Ruth Abrahams and Brian McNamara; executive producer Alex Atack 1 min read
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Helena Horton on why the government may decide to allow more oil and gas drilling in the North SeaThe government is considering whether to allow new oil and gas drilling at two sites in the North Sea, a move environmental activists warn will accelerate climate chaos. Helen Pidd speaks to reporter Helena Horton about the government’s dilemma – and what it tells us about Andy Burnham’s approach to the green energy transition Continue reading...

Helena Horton on why the government may decide to allow more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea

The government is considering whether to allow new oil and gas drilling at two sites in the North Sea, a move environmental activists warn will accelerate climate chaos. Helen Pidd speaks to reporter Helena Horton about the government’s dilemma – and what it tells us about Andy Burnham’s approach to the green energy transition

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