Politics
Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.
As Andy Burnham prepares to enter Downing Street this weekend, speculation is rife that he will unveil plans for new North Sea drilling. However, the specifics of such an announcement remain open to interpretation.
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