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65% of Labour voters want Government to approve Rosebank oil field – survey

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A survey by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) reveals that 65% of Labour voters want the government to approve the Rosebank oil field project. Despite Labour's manifesto pledge not to grant new oil and gas licenses, only 17% of Labour supporters oppose the project. The poll also found that 72% of Labour voters believe oil and gas are essential for the foreseeable future. OEUK chief executive David Whitehouse suggests that aligning with public opinion on such projects could support economic growth and energy resilience.

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Polling conducted by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) on November 5, 2026, revealed that 65% of Labour voters want the UK Government under Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve the Rosebank oil field off the coast of Shetland. Despite a previous pledge in the 2024 Labour manifesto by Sir Keir Starmer to not grant new licences for oil and gas, only 17% of Labour supporters now oppose the project. The survey also found that 68% of Labour voters agree with the government's decision to approve the Jackdaw gas field near Aberdeen. OEUK chief executive David Whitehouse stated that these results reflect public support for increasing domestic oil and gas production, including Rosebank, which is considered essential for energy security.

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🔮 Despite Labour’s manifesto in 2024 under Sir Keir Starmer pledging that no new oil and gas licences would be granted, less than a fifth (17%) of the party’s voters said that Rosebank – which lies to the north west of Shetland – should be rejected.

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65% of Labour voters want Government to approve Rosebank oil field – survey asserted

Government → want → field

Polling for Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) found 65% of those who backed Labour in the 2024 general election wanted to see the project – which is the largest undeveloped oil field in UK waters – get the green light. asserted

which → find → light

Despite Labour’s manifesto in 2024 under Sir Keir Starmer pledging that no new oil and gas licences would be granted, less than a fifth (17%) of the party’s voters said that Rosebank – which lies to the north west of Shetland – should be rejected. asserted

which → pledge → Shetland

With the UK Government, now under Andy Burnham, having already approved the Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the Opinium research found 68% of Labour supporters agreed this was the right decision. asserted

this → approve → supporters

Almost three quarters (72%) of those who voted for the party in 2024 agreed that oil and gas are “essential for the foreseeable future”. asserted

oil → vote → future

The polling – which questioned 2,050 adults across the UK – found that overall 55% of people were in favour of increasing the country’s domestic oil and gas production, with more than three out of five (63%) saying Rosebank should be given the go-ahead. asserted

Rosebank → question → ahead

OEUK chief executive David Whitehouse said the survey results “offer Government an opportunity to align with public opinion and start working through the pipeline of North Sea projects that are awaiting approval”. asserted

that → say → approval

He added: “The public are clearly in agreement with the new Prime Minister’s ‘pragmatic’ policy on the North Sea, which will once again be tested as the final decision on Rosebank is made in the coming months.” asserted

decision → add → months

Mr Whitehouse went on to say that “investing in North Sea energy strengthens Britain’s economy, supports UK supply chains and industrial communities, and builds our energy resilience”. asserted

investing → go → resilience

Rosebank had however previously been granted a licence by the Conservative government – though it was later ruled that this was unlawful leading to the project having to be considered again. asserted

project → grant → government

Speaking about the new legislation Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said: “Through this Bill, we will build a clean energy future which people feel in their pockets, households and communities, ensuring support reaches those who need it most.” asserted

who → speak → it

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