The UK government's approval of the Jackdaw gas field has sparked a political row, with the Tories accusing Labour of delaying and Labour defending it as pragmatic.
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01Summary
- 01The UK government approved extraction from the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
- 02Kemi Badenoch accused the government of dithering, noting the Conservative government first approved it in 2022.
- 03Andy Burnham accused the Tories of not carrying out the process properly, calling Labour's decision pragmatic.
02Why it matters
This decision affects energy costs and climate policy, influencing household bills and the UK's net-zero targets.
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