UK PM Burnham reaffirms net zero 2050 pledge despite Jackdaw gasfield approval

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham publicly reaffirmed the government's commitment to the 2050 net zero target, vowing not to approve new North Sea licences, following criticism over the Jackdaw gasfield approval. This marks his most explicit stance on climate policy amid internal party doubt. The tension between fossil fuel approvals and climate pledges creates policy uncertainty for UK energy transition.

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