Trade union Unite called on Sir Keir Starmer to clarify that workers will not pay the price should any plan to block new North Sea oil and gas developments be announced by the Labour Party.
Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said on Wednesday that tens of thousands of workers in North Sea and supporting industries should be able to keep their jobs if Labour confirms plans to halt new oil and gas production.
Her comments come amid reports that Starmer will set out his net zero energy policy when he launches his latest “national mission” in Scotland next month.
“When Keir Starmer decided to let the world know that he would halt new oil and gas production in the North Sea he left out everything that was important—the detail. Labour must now be very clear that they will not let workers pay the price for the transition to renewable energy. When it comes to jobs we can’t have jam tomorrow,” said Graham….