Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval

The Guardian reports: Prime minister pledges his government’s commitment to address climate crisis saying ‘our determination is unwavering’ Andy Burnham: We will make the net-zero transition work for Britain Andy Burnham has said he will not “abandon the responsibility” of fighting the climate crisis after the government approved the Jackdaw gasfield, saying he would not approve any new North Sea licences and that he would hit the net zero 2050 target.

This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Andy Burnham, Jackdaw and UK.

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Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

22 Oct 2026, 22:52 IST

Key names

Andy Burnham, Jackdaw, UK, Britain Andy Burnham

Section

Environment

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• The GuardianAndy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval 22 Oct, 22:52

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