Streeting suggests north sea drilling and NI cuts in latest pitch

Wes Streeting says he would issue licences to drill again in North Sea

Wes Streeting pledged to issue new North Sea drilling licences if elected Labour leader, breaking with the government's Net Zero stance and arguing the ban costs the UK tax receipts without meaningful global climate impact. A potential rollback of strict energy mandates in the UK would affect long-term sustainability compliance planning and energy cost forecasts for UK-based operations.