Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decision
Chancellor is in favour the North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it A cabinet split has emerged over whether to…
The Guardian reports: Chancellor is in favour the North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it A cabinet split has emerged over whether to approve drilling at the Rosebank oilfield, with the chancellor, John Healey, in favour of the controversial North Sea project.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Rosebank, North Sea and John Healey.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Rosebank, North Sea, John Healey, Miatta Fahnbulleh
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