Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?

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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS

The coverage of North Sea oil and gas development broadly agrees on the UK government's support for the industry. However, the framing and tone differ across outlets. The Guardian's left-leaning piece presents it as a litmus test, while the right-leaning outlets, such as The Guardian's business section and Independent World, focus on development and Trump's comments, respectively. The BBC News maintains a neutral tone, focusing on government support. The centre and right outlets tend to be more pragmatic, while the left outlet is more critical.

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Guardian Business

North Sea oil is a litmus test for Burnham | Letters

John Barstow says oil expansion is a necessity, while David Parker wonders if the prime minister will protect the planet or the fossil fuel industry North Sea oil expansion is a necessity (Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling, 31 July). I state this as an environmentalist – not despite. Oil is a feedstock, not mere fuel. Oil is necessary for the day-to-day maintenance of wind …

4 Aug, 15:58

The Guardian

Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas

PM tells reporters the government cannot ignore the energy resource ‘when people are struggling’ Andy Burnham has said he will take a “pragmatic” approach to oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, saying the government could not ignore the potential energy resources it holds. The prime minister’s comments came in response to a question about his conversation with Donald Trump on his first day in No 10. Trump had said…