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Miliband Poised to Approve Jackdaw Gas, Aiding Chancellor Bid

6/24/2026

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Ed Miliband is preparing to approve the Jackdaw North Sea gas project to strengthen his bid for chancellor.
The Jackdaw decision is scheduled to reach Miliband’s desk later this summer.
Labour allies say Miliband’s willingness to green-light the project signals a shift toward pro-business policy.
Industry estimates say the field could start production within months and supply enough gas to heat over one million homes.

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Ed Miliband is preparing to approve the Jackdaw North Sea gas project to strengthen his bid for chancellor.
The Jackdaw decision is scheduled to reach Miliband’s desk later this summer.
Labour allies say Miliband’s willingness to green-light the project signals a shift toward pro-business policy.
Industry estimates say the field could start production within months and supply enough gas to heat over one million homes.