# Andy Burnham faces his biggest Labour rebellion as 75 MPs oppose Rosebank oilfield

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/andy-burnham-faces-his-biggest-labour-rebellion-as-75-mps-oppose-rosebank-oilfield/
- Published: 2026-11-15T00:12:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T01:23:35+00:00
- Original publisher: GB News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.gbnews.com/politics/rosebank-andy-burnham-faces-biggest-labour-rebellion
- Topics: Climate, Science, UK, World

## Key points

- 75 Labour MPs oppose Rosebank approval.
- The field is estimated to hold 300 million barrels of oil.
- Critics say it would undermine climate goals without lowering bills.

## Summary

Seventy-five Labour MPs have opposed approving the Rosebank oilfield, warning that development would damage the UK’s credibility on climate change. The rebellion puts pressure on Andy Burnham as he has presented Britain as ready to lead on climate action, while the Government maintains its commitment to reaching net zero by 2050.

Located about 80 miles north-west of Shetland, Rosebank is estimated to hold 300 million barrels of recoverable oil and could create around 1,600 jobs. Opponents argue that burning the oil would hinder climate targets, while offering little benefit to UK taxpayers, energy security or household bills because much of it would be sold abroad. One parliamentary private secretary has said they would resign if approval is granted; a Conservative MP has urged the Government to approve the project.

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