Burnham's North Sea test pits jobs against climate

Labour leader-in-waiting Andy Burnham faces a North Sea drilling decision: regulators may approve the Jackdaw gas field, while Rosebank remains more controversial; final approval rests with energy secretary Ed Miliband, whose role and potential as chancellor complicate Labour's climate- and jobs-focused agenda. Trump has signaled he’s watching Burnham’s stance, adding international scrutiny to a domestic energy choice as Labour seeks to balance energy security, jobs, and climate commitments.