Andy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050
Exclusive: PM, who is facing pressure over whether to approve North Sea oil and gasfields, makes strongest comments yet on issue
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham calls for full UK commitment to reaching net zero by 2050.
- He emphasizes that climate change is an immediate concern, citing recent heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires.
- Burnham supports community-led green energy projects to empower local areas and improve energy affordability.
- He views the green transition as an opportunity to reindustrialize Britain.
- Burnham is under pressure concerning decisions on approving the Jackdaw and Rosebank North Sea oil and gas fields.
- Critics, including Labour MPs and the Green party, argue that approving these fields would contradict climate goals.