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Will the UK move towards fossil fuels under Andy Burnham?
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July 18, 2026
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15:25Now PlayingThe starting gun for Andy Burnham's number 10 has apparently been fired with reports that new oil and gas will be allowed in the North Sea.
It's the "drill baby drill" message that Donald Trump has pushed for, as well as the Conservatives and Reform UK.
The Greens aren't happy - declaring it would be a "terrible start" to Andy Burnham's premiership.
The current Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has previously called drilling a "climate disaster".
So what does this say about the incoming Prime Minister?
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