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Burnham hints UK open to more North Sea drilling despite Labour's green pledges
Andy Burnham told Donald Trump that the UK would be "pragmatic" about North Sea oil and gas extraction, despite earlier vows to uphold Labour's 2024 manifesto commitments. His remarks appear to leave the door open for further drilling, contradicting the government's stated climate pledges. The comments have prompted criticism from those who see a contradiction with Labour's environmental commitments.
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