Fierce debate ensued in the UK Parliament over the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill on Monday (22 January), with Labour arguing that more oil and gas production would tank legally binding emissions goals and do little to cut energy bills.
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Research from Global Witness shows UK Government's oil and gas licensing bill unlikely to boost energy security or reduce bills; in fact, it may contradict the nation's net-zero goals.
If the prime minister is hoping to build an electoral coalition out of the so-called anti-net zero populist section of the Tory Party, he may end up disappointed, writes Eliot Wilson.