Burnham's North Sea Conundrum: A Test of Pragmatism The North Sea has been a vital source of energy for the UK, providing both domestic consumption and export revenue.
However, its relevance is increasingly being called into question as the world shifts towards cleaner sources of power.
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledge to issue no new oil and gas licences but honor existing ones has put Prime Minister elect Andy Burnham in a difficult position.