Andy Burnham set to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling in blow to Ed Miliband
Andy Burnham is set to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling when he enters Downing Street next week.
The Labour leader will turn his back on the 2024 manifesto, which had pledged not to issue new licences but to honour existing ones.
Proposals to issue more licences have been at the centre of a debate between Labour figures, with many arguing that expanding renewable energy will reduce the impact of climate change and guarantee energy security.
However, others have urged the party to take a more liberal approach to energy, warning the transition away from oil and gas must protect jobs and the cost of energy bills.
The incoming Prime Minister will also confirm plans to take water and energy companies under public control and a new council house-building programme, reports the BBC.
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