Burnham Faces Labour Backlash Over Oil and Gas Drilling Plans

Andy Burnham faces potential backlash from Labour MPs if he announces new oil and gas drilling licences after becoming prime minister. His party's manifesto commits to honouring existing North Sea exploration licences but prohibits issuing new ones. Speculation about his plans intensifies ahead of his installation on July 18, 2026.

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