Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences

BBC UK Wednesday 21 October 2026, 15:36 UTC 1 min read

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The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.

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Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences

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