Should Britain keep drilling in the North Sea while pursuing net zero? And can Andy Burnham deliver for communities still living with the consequences of deindustrialisation?
In the first episode of Green Benches, we sit down with Josh Newbury, Labour MP for Cannock Chase, for a wide-ranging conversation about energy, the environment and the direction of the new Burnham government.
Newbury makes the case for continued development of Rosebank and Jackdaw to protect British energy jobs, while arguing that this need not come at the expense of net zero. He also discusses the wildfires that hit Cannock Chase, what Britain needs to do to prepare for more extreme weather, and why Burnham’s focus on deindustrialisation is resonating in former industrial communities.
We also get into Newbury’s route from the NHS and local government to Westminster, what surprised him about becoming an MP, and his views on migration, international trade and Palestine.
Can Labour protect North Sea jobs and deliver net zero? Is Burnham offering more than “vibes”? And what does Labour’s new direction mean for places like Cannock Chase?
Watch or listen to the full conversation.
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