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UK government approves controversial Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea
Why it matters
The decision highlights ongoing tensions between Labour's political manifesto commitments and the practical reality of managing existing fossil fuel extraction licences.
The brief
The UK government approves the controversial Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea following lobbying by Shell.[1] The decision comes after an initial expectation set by the administration for an official announcement. Environmental campaigners and several Labour MPs express dismay over the approval. Although Labour's 2024 election manifesto pledges a ban on new North Sea drilling licences, project developers continue to seek environmental clearance for pre-existing licences.[2]
What we don’t know yet
- The UK government approves the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea. Sources disagree on the details.
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- What happened?
- The UK government approves the controversial Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea following lobbying by Shell. The decision comes after an initial expectation set by the administration for an official announcement. Environmental campaigners and several Labour MPs express dismay over the approval. Although Labour's 2024 election manifesto pledges a ban on new North Sea drilling licences, project developers continue to seek environmental clearance for pre-existing licences.
- Why does it matter?
- The decision highlights ongoing tensions between Labour's political manifesto commitments and the practical reality of managing existing fossil fuel extraction licences.
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Labour's 2024 election manifesto pledges a ban on new North Sea drilling licences.
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