Pressure mounts on Energy Secretary after court ruling
Ed Miliband is facing calls to approve two oil and gas fields that were recently blocked by judges. The Energy Secretary is under pressure following a Scottish court's decision to halt drilling at the North Sea sites, Rosebank and Jackdaw.
Tory leader criticizes court ruling as hindering economic growth
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the court ruling as an example of "lawfare killing economic growth." The Conservatives had proposed the development of the two North Sea sites, which were deemed "unlawful" due to insufficient consideration of environmental impacts.
Call for 'common sense' approach and consideration of emissions impact
Energy Secretary Mr. Miliband is being urged to use "common sense" and approve a new application that takes into account the impact of emissions. Despite being known as the Cabinet's most environmentally conscious minister, Miliband is facing pressure to support the oil and gas industry for the sake of energy security and job creation.
Political tensions rise as Labour government faces criticism
Criticism has been directed at the Labour government for not standing up for the oil and gas fields. Tory leader Ms. Badenoch accused the Labour government of being too hesitant to support vital energy resources, while calling on Keir Starmer to take decisive action.
Labour's response and focus on environmental guidance
In response to the situation, a spokesman for Sir Keir Starmer stated that efforts are being made to update environmental guidance swiftly to ensure industry certainty and resume assessments promptly. The Labour party acknowledges the long-term presence of oil and gas in the energy sector.
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