Opposition ratchets up pressure on government to support Rosebank ahead of Budget The Government approved the Jackdaw gas field but has not yet ruled on the larger Rosebank oil project The Independent UK · Oct 25
John Swinney challenged to stop 'hiding behind Westminster' and oppose Rosebank John Swinney has been challenged to stop "hiding behind Westminster" and oppose the Rosebank oil field The National (Scotland) · Oct 24
The Jackdaw gasfield passed the legal test for North Sea drilling – Rosebank will find it much harder For the first time, UK ministers have had to weigh the emissions from burning gas extracted from a North Sea field before approving its development. The way they did so for Jackdaw says a good deal about how the far larger Rosebank oil field is likely to fare. The Conversation · Oct 23
Aberdeen MP urges Energy Secretary to approve Rosebank oil field Reports suggest Rosebank could be rejected. Evening Standard · Oct 22
Bulletin PM briefing: Fury as Trump envoy praises Putin and Rosebank latest after Jackdaw approved Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’. As Jackdaw drilling is approved – what does it mean for Rosebank? Two police officers among four injured in Athens building explosion. Met Office amber wind warning issued with Storm Austen set to hit UK this week. Australian MP's husband provides… The Independent UK · Oct 21
We’re not backing away from Jackdaw and Rosebank decisions, says Andy Burnham The PM was speaking during a visit to Motherwell. Evening Standard · Oct 16
Government being ‘cautious’ about public announcements on Jackdaw and Rosebank Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander also dismissed John Swinney’s claim GB Energy has so far done ‘absolutely nothing’. Evening Standard · Oct 16
Zack Polanski issues test to UK Government over Israel-linked North Sea company THE UK Government has been challenged to explain whether its proposed sanctions against Israeli settlement-linked companies could affect the controversial Rosebank oil field. The National (Scotland) · Oct 1
Tory call for Jackdaw and Rosebank to be greenlit rejected by MSPs A CALL for the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank projects in the North Sea to be given the go ahead has been rejected by Holyrood – with the Tories accusing both the SNP and Labour of “dogmatic ideology and virtue-signalling” on oil and gas ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 30
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss Developing North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone Rossi The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Andy Burnham urged to blacklist Scottish firm linked to illegal Israeli settlement ANDY Burnham has been urged to “blacklist” a company with links to illegal Israeli settlements from a license to drill in the North Sea by a… The National (Scotland) · Sep 13
North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection Greens accuse Labour of hiding position to avoid criticism before contest, in which Zack Polanski is standing The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
Rosebank 'must be next' as UK cracks down on illegal Israeli settlements ANDY Burnham is under growing pressure to block an Israel-linked oil field after his Government unveiled a raft of sanctions against illegal West… The National (Scotland) · Sep 8
Jackdaw gas field in North Sea set to be approved, reports suggest Another report suggested the Rosebank oil field could also be given the green light in the coming month. Evening Standard · Sep 4
The National (Scotland) · Sep 2 Scottish Government 'must rule out support for new oil and gas after UN warning' A CHARITY has urged the Scottish Government to rule out support for new oil and gas fields after the UN warned that the world is set to breach a…
Evening Standard · Aug 21 Decision on Rosebank and Jackdaw fields needed as soon as possible – Badenoch Consultations on both sites have closed in recent weeks, with the final decision now to be taken by the UK Government.
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Will Andy Burnham allow North Sea oil and gas drilling as Rosebank decision looms? Andy Burnham has previously said he will be ‘pragmatic’ about North Sea oil
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Robert Smith, Thom Yorke and Brian Eno among names to sign anti-Rosebank letter IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Open letter signed by 211 musicians asks Burnham to reject the Rosebank oil field Robert Smith, Thom Yorke and Brian Eno are among the artists who are opposing plans to develop the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea
Evening Standard · Aug 17 Eno challenges PM to make the ‘right decision’ and reject Rosebank oil plans Brian Eno is one of over 200 musicians who have signed an open letter speaking out against plans to develop the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea.
Evening Standard · Aug 17 Rosebank consultation closes in ‘major step’ ahead of UK Government decision Developers Adura argue the development would have ‘real economic benefits’ but environmentalists fear the impact of extracting more fossil fuels.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17 Primal Scream among musicians calling on Andy Burnham to reject Rosebank MORE than 200 musicians including Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie are urging Andy Burnham to reject the Rosebank oil field.
The Independent UK · Aug 16 Decision on Jackdaw and Rosebank could be ‘life or death’ in North Sea – Tories Labour ministers must decide whether drilling should go ahead.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 14 Andy Burnham breaks silence on climate change as wildfires leave homes 'gutted' ANDY Burnham has “remained silent” on climate change despite wildfires causing havoc across the UK, green campaigners have blasted.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8 Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects