Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved
Summary
Research shows that if the UK government allows new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, the Labour Party could lose up to 50 seats to the Green Party in the next election. Voters in key areas want stronger action on climate change, while Labour says the Green Party’s warnings are exaggerated.Key Facts
- Internal Green Party research says up to 50 Labour MPs could lose seats over climate and drilling policies.
- Voters in contested areas want the government to take faster, stronger steps on climate change.
- Labour leader Andy Burnham has said decisions on new North Sea drilling will happen “in due course” and aims for a pragmatic approach.
- The Greens oppose new oil and gas licenses, including projects like Jackdaw and Rosebank.
- Labour points out the Green Party’s projected seats have fallen since Burnham became leader.
- Some Labour MPs worry drilling will not improve energy security or costs but will profit oil companies.
- Polling shows over half of voters in key areas support faster climate action.
- Labour dismissed the Green Party’s claims as unrealistic and emphasized their work on energy and jobs.
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