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What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?

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Decision has implications for household energy bills, the UK economy and the climate crisis Andy Burnham faces climate revolt after approval of North Sea gas drilling About four years and six energy secretaries after it was given the green light, the Jackdaw gasfield has been given consent to begin production 150 miles east of Aberdeen. So what does this long-awaited decision mean for the Labour party, household bills, the economy and the climate crisis?

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