Incoming prime minister likely to reverse manifesto pledge and allow new North Sea licences, reports say Andy Burnham is expected to relax the government’s restrictions on new oil and gas drilling when he becomes prime minister, according to reports . A decision to grant new licences for the pra...

Source: [Guardian Politics](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/18/burnham-expected-to-reverse-ban-on-new-oil-and-gas-drilling)

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