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Labour's Ed Miliband Pressured on North Sea Drilling Shift

4/9/2026

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Ed Miliband (Labour) faces pressure from Reform UK to back North Sea licenses, challenging Labour's green manifesto.
Recent polls show surprising support for North Sea drilling among Greens.
Critics warn Labour's potential shift could damage its image.
Experts say renewables focus would better address energy costs and climate issues, and Labour must improve its narrative on the cost of living.

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Ed Miliband (Labour) faces pressure from Reform UK to back North Sea licenses, challenging Labour's green manifesto.
Recent polls show surprising support for North Sea drilling among Greens.
Critics warn Labour's potential shift could damage its image.
Experts say renewables focus would better address energy costs and climate issues, and Labour must improve its narrative on the cost of living.