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Keir Starmer Faces Growing Backlash Over Potential Approval of Rosebank Oilfield

Labour MPs express opposition to the approval of the Rosebank oilfield, citing climate concerns and a breach of the party’s manifesto.
Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing a mounting internal backlash over the potential approval of the Rosebank oilfield, with tensions rising within the party.

Treasury sources indicate that Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves may support a new application for environmental consent, which has drawn significant criticism from several MPs.

The Rosebank project, initially approved in 2023, was recently ruled unlawful by a court.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, a strong opponent, has described the licence as 'climate vandalism,' suggesting a possible clash between his department and the Treasury.

Some MPs argue that approving the project would directly contradict Labour's manifesto commitment of no new oil and gas licences, urging Starmer to clarify his position.

The Labour Growth Group, a significant faction of MPs, has expressed concerns that such approval could undermine the party’s green agenda.

Centrist MPs, who have traditionally supported infrastructure initiatives, are also vocal in their opposition.

The debate comes amid increasing scrutiny of the economic benefits of new oil fields.

Some MPs argue that investing in oil could lead to stranded assets, while others push for more focus on green energy investments to compete with international markets.

A letter signed by five Labour MPs criticized the idea of linking new oil fields to economic growth, reinforcing the party's commitment to cleaner energy.

The debate has also sparked reactions from former shadow ministers and climate activists, with some calling for a firm commitment to halt further oil development.

Scottish Labour's position remains divided, as several Scottish MPs oppose the project, while the GMB trade union, which represents workers in the energy sector, is pushing for approval.

The controversy is expected to intensify in the coming months, especially as Miliband's department prepares to issue new guidelines that could potentially block the approval of new oilfields like Rosebank.

The issue has put the party's climate strategy under scrutiny, with critics arguing that approving the project would undermine Labour's environmental commitments.
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