'Not the answer': Labour MPs speak out against Rosebank as decision looms
Summary
Labour MPs have urged the UK government to reject the Rosebank oil field, arguing that it conflicts with climate targets and will not lower bills or improve energy security. The government is expected to decide in the coming weeks, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying the decision will be made in due course and Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh responsible for announcing it.Key Facts
- Rosebank lies off the north-west coast of Shetland.
- Around a dozen Labour MPs raised concerns about Rosebank during a Westminster Hall debate.
- More than 60 Labour MPs have indicated support for a letter opposing the project, though it has not yet been sent.
- Labour MP Abtisam Mohamed said most of the oil would be sold on international markets and that the project would not reduce energy bills.
- The UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050 and aims to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
- Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged not to issue new licences to explore new fields.
- Rosebank's licence was granted by the Conservative government in 2023, but a court ruled the approval unlawful, requiring a new government decision.
- Some Labour MPs support the project, saying the UK will need fossil fuels for decades and that importing more would be a mistake.
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