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Blair Urges Labour to Boost North Sea Drilling Amidst Iran Conflict

4/13/2026

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Tony Blair, via the Tony Blair Institute, urges Labour to increase North Sea drilling, citing the war in Iran as a vulnerability.
The Institute calls for a reset of the UK's energy strategy to boost domestic supply and reduce imports.
Cabinet members are divided, increasing pressure on Keir Starmer.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves backs exploration at Rosebank and Jackdaw.
U.S. President Donald Trump also calls for more North Sea drilling.

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Story summary

Tony Blair, via the Tony Blair Institute, urges Labour to increase North Sea drilling, citing the war in Iran as a vulnerability.
The Institute calls for a reset of the UK's energy strategy to boost domestic supply and reduce imports.
Cabinet members are divided, increasing pressure on Keir Starmer.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves backs exploration at Rosebank and Jackdaw.
U.S. President Donald Trump also calls for more North Sea drilling.