Labour MPs urge leadership to back energy secretary on Rosebank oilfield
Backbenchers lobby prime minister and chancellor not to overrule potential decision to block North Sea development
At a glance
- Labour backbenchers are lobbying senior leadership over the Rosebank oilfield decision
- The energy secretary is reportedly considering refusing environmental permission for the field
- MPs say cabinet splits have emerged over the issue
- Backbenchers warn against overruling the energy secretary's potential decision
Labour backbenchers have been lobbying the prime minister and chancellor to support the energy secretary should she decide to block the Rosebank oilfield. According to sources, the energy secretary is considering refusing environmental permission for the development.
MPs have expressed alarm at cabinet divisions that have emerged over the issue, warning against placing the energy secretary in what they describe as an untenable position.
Why it matters
The dispute reflects tensions within the government over energy policy and environmental concerns, with backbenchers concerned about internal divisions on a significant infrastructure decision.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldAngry Labour MPs urge leadership not to overrule energy secretary on Rosebank
- The Guardian — BusinessAngry Labour MPs urge leadership not to overrule energy secretary on Rosebank
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