Key facts
- Britain's next leader faces a decision on North Sea drilling.
- The next leader is expected to be Labour's Andy Burnham.
- Environmental campaigners expect the Jackdaw gas field to be approved.
- Environmental campaigners will fight the Rosebank oil field.
- Donald Trump has expressed interest in the UK's approach to North Sea drilling.
The United Kingdom's incoming leader, widely expected to be Labour's Andy Burnham, faces a significant decision concerning the approval of controversial North Sea gas and oil fields. Environmental campaigners are anticipating the approval of the Jackdaw gas field, a project they are largely resigned to. However, they intend to actively campaign against the approval of the Rosebank oil field. Notably, Donald Trump has expressed interest in observing the United Kingdom's approach to North Sea drilling operations. This decision carries implications for the UK's energy policy and its commitment to environmental targets.