Burnham finally approves North Sea Jackdaw gas field after months of dithering, but ministers admit it WON'T 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.
Gas could reach British homes within weeks after Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh authorised the regulator to grant consent. Owner Adura estimates the field may account for roughly 6% of North Sea gas output from the UK. President Donald Trump had pressured Andy Burnham to 'open up' the North Sea. Labour maintains that approving Jackdaw does not breach its manifesto commitment against new oil and gas projects.
Green leader Zack Polanski branded the decision 'disastrous' and said it won't lower bills.
Aberdeen chamber boss Russell Borthwick says Jackdaw is '99.9% complete' and Rosebank 'every bit as vital'.
Shadow minister Andrew Bowie said Jackdaw 'should be the start, not the end'.
