Ratcliffe’s INEOS calls on Labour to reopen North Sea drilling

Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved

Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at election UK politics live – latest updates Labour could lose dozens of seats to the Green party if the government allows new drilling in the North Sea, according to internal research shared with the Guardian. Green party analysis suggests up to 50 Labour MPs – including key Andy Burnham ally Louise Haigh – …

19 Aug, 09:28

Approval of new drilling in North Sea ‘would break Labour’s manifesto’

Protesters, who were dressed as firefighters in front of a banner reading ‘world on fire’, gathered in London.

22 Jul, 10:17

Approval of new drilling in North Sea ‘would break Labour’s manifesto’

Protesters, who were dressed as firefighters in front of a banner reading ‘world on fire’, gathered in London.

22 Jul, 10:17

Ratcliffe’s INEOS calls on Labour to reopen North Sea drilling

The chemical group owned by billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has urged the government to reopen the North Sea for drilling as it lashes out at its latest energy cost scheme for businesses. INEOS, which was founded by Ratcliffe in 1998, said Labour’s British Industrial Competitiveness scheme (BICS) fails to address UK industries relying “far more heavily [...]

1 Oct, 12:26

Burnham to Delay North Sea Drilling Approval Until After By-Election

Andy Burnham is delaying approving plans for the Jackdaw gas field until the autumn, after the Holborn and St Pancras by-election and Labour conference. No prizes for guessing why… According to the Telegraph, the decision was set to be made as soon as Monday, but it has now been pushed back to avoid upsetting the…

11 Sept, 11:51