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Starmer warned against approving oilfield after Labour unease over Heathrow

Exclusive: MPs and ministers say they plan to oppose the PM if he gives consent to the Rosebank development

Senior Labour figures are warning of a serious fight if Keir Starmer tries to give the go-ahead to a giant new oilfield off Shetland later this year.

MPs and ministers have told the Guardian they are prepared to oppose the UK prime minister should he try and give final consent to the Rosebank development, which is Britain’s biggest untapped oilfield.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Exclusive: MPs and ministers say they plan to oppose the PM if he gives consent to the Rosebank developmentSenior Labour figures are warning of a serious fight if Keir Starmer tries to give the go-ahead to a giant new oilfield off Shetland later this year.MPs and ministers have told the Guardian they are prepared to oppose the UK prime minister should he try and give final consent to the Rosebank development, which is Britain’s biggest untapped oilfield. Continue reading…