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Manchester Scoop · Jul 19, 2026

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Andy Burnham is set to announce plans to fast-track oil and gas drilling in the North Sea after entering No 10.The incoming prime minister is expected to uphold Labour’s 2024 manifesto pledge not to issue new licences. However, he is understood to be considering measures to speed up existing North Sea drilling projects.The move also comes after President Donald Trump welcomed Burnham as the new prime minister and urged him to expand drilling in the North Sea. JOIN TMS:

Andy Burnham is set to announce plans to fast-track oil and gas drilling in the North Sea after entering No 10.The incoming prime minister is expected to uphold Labour’s 2024 manifesto pledge not to issue new licences. However, he is understood to be considering measures to speed up existing North Sea drilling projects.The move also comes after President Donald Trump welcomed Burnham as the new prime minister and urged him to expand drilling in the North Sea. JOIN TMS: *https://wa.me/447776235803*

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