Labour Voters Back Rosebank Oil Field Approval
Survey reveals 65% of party's supporters favour new North Sea project despite manifesto pledges.
Callum Smith
A new survey indicates significant Labour voter support for the Rosebank oil and gas field.
A new survey of 2,050 UK adults reveals 55% favor increasing domestic oil and gas production. This comes as the Conservative government faces scrutiny over its energy policy, particularly after a court ruled a previously granted Rosebank license unlawful.
David Whitehouse asserts these results offer the Government a clear opportunity to align with public opinion. He urges officials to accelerate the approval process for numerous North Sea projects awaiting a decision.
Whitehouse claims the public fully supports the new Prime Minister’s 'pragmatic' North Sea policy. This policy will face intense scrutiny as the final decision on Rosebank approaches in the coming months.
Investing in North Sea energy strengthens Britain’s economy, supports UK supply chains and industrial communities, and builds vital energy resilience.
He adds that investing in North Sea energy strengthens Britain’s economy, supports UK supply chains and industrial communities, and builds vital energy resilience.
Andrew Bowie states the public's message is unequivocal: support North Sea oil and gas extraction now, before it is too late. Bowie further asserts the poll demonstrates Labour is ignoring the needs of the public, including its own voters.
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh approved the Jackdaw gas field last month. She stated, "Through this Bill, we will build a clean energy future which people feel in their pockets, households and communities, ensuring support reaches those who need it most."
New legislation reportedly includes a commitment to outlaw all future exploration licenses for oil and gas in the North Sea. However, Tessa Khan claims the overwhelming majority of Rosebank's oil will be exported overseas.
Khan also claims Rosebank will make no meaningful difference to UK energy security and will do nothing to lower UK energy bills. She further asserts the vast climate pollution from Rosebank will worsen heatwaves, droughts, and floods, making it incompatible with safe climate thresholds.