LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

Labour Government Faces Internal Division Over North Sea Oil and Gas Policy Direction

Members of the Labour Party have raised concerns over the government’s approach to North Sea oil and gas licensing, with internal debate emerging between supporters of a pragmatic transition strategy and those pushing for a faster phase-out aligned with climate commitments. The dispute highlights growing tension over the UK’s long-term energy policy direction.

01 July 2026 · 11:59 UTC