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Labour finally approves Jackdaw gas field after months of dithering, but admits it will NOT cut bills

A North Sea oil and gas rig like those in the Jackdaw field, which Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh approved despite admitting the decision "won't mean cheaper bills.
A North Sea oil and gas rig like those in the Jackdaw field, which Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh approved despite admitting the decision "won't mean cheaper bills.
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, whose approval of the Jackdaw field has drawn "betrayal" accusations from the Labour Left and the Greens, with gas due to flow from the end of the month.
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, whose approval of the Jackdaw field has drawn "betrayal" accusations from the Labour Left and the Greens, with gas due to flow from the end of the month.

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says gas from the field, situated 150 miles east of Aberdeen, should reach homes by the end of the month. Prime Minister Andy Burnham called the move 'pragmatic' and said it will protect 'hundreds of jobs'. Adura, the Shell and Equinor venture, says Jackdaw has the potential to supply roughly 6% of UK North Sea gas output. Industry chiefs insist Rosebank is 'every bit as vital'.

Green leader Zack Polanski branded the decision 'disastrous' and a gift to oil profits.

Shadow Energy Secretary Andrew Bowie said Jackdaw 'should be the start, not the end'.

President Donald Trump had pressed Britain to drill, claiming it was 'sitting on top of gold'.

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