Ed Miliband is urged to approve two North Sea oil fields after a court ruling halted drilling, raising concerns over economic growth and energy security.
London: Ed Miliband is under pressure to approve two oil and gas fields. A Scottish court recently blocked drilling at the Rosebank and Jackdaw sites.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the ruling. She called it “lawfare killing economic growth.” The Conservative Party proposed developing these North Sea sites.
The court deemed the development unlawful. They said environmental considerations were not properly addressed. Now, Miliband is urged to approve a new application that includes emission impacts.
He is known for his green policies. However, he faced backlash after Rachel Reeves announced a third runway at Heathrow, which he opposes.
Downing Street hasn’t decided on supporting a new bid yet. They maintain that oil and gas will be needed for decades.
Badenoch accused the Labour government of being too scared to support energy security. She said they should fight for jobs in the oil and gas sector.
Sir Keir Starmer’s spokesman mentioned they are updating environmental guidance. This aims to provide certainty to the industry and resume assessments quickly.
Julia Hartley-Brewer warned that Miliband’s policies could lead to higher energy bills and job losses.
