UK Energy Policy: Oil Drilling vs Renewables Amid Global Crisis

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Andy Burnham, the likely successor to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, faces a decision on whether to expand North Sea oil drilling or focus on renewables. This comes amid a global energy shock exacerbated by the Iran war disrupting oil flows in the Strait of Hormuz. Business leaders emphasize the importance of domestic production for energy security. Meanwhile, two major U.K. trade unions are advocating for drilling to protect jobs in the sector, as significant projects like Rosebank and Jackdaw could influence supply and climate goals.