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Sir Keir Starmer Promises to Avoid Mistakes of the Past with Plan to Phase Out Oil and Gas Drilling

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the UK Labour Party, has promised to avoid the mistakes of the past with his plan to phase out new oil and gas drilling.

06 June 2023 · 21:05 UTC

He stated that oil and gas will be part of the mix for decades to come and wants to seize the opportunities of green energy to prevent mass job losses.

He also pledged to strengthen the role of trade unions and to work with them to build a future in the interests of working people.

This includes banning zero-hour contracts, extending parental leave, strengthening flexible working, and ending fire and re-hire.

He also supports the campaign to force Amazon to recognize trade unions and stated that he would put terms and conditions on public contracts for firms with unionized jobs.

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