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Labour MPs Turn Against Rosebank Oil Field Ahead of Crucial Decision

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Over 60 Labour backbenchers have signed or backed a letter opposing the Rosebank oil field.

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Critics argue the project fails to lower domestic energy bills or align with UK net-zero targets.

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Pro-extraction MPs point to the necessity of protecting British jobs and avoiding heavy reliance on foreign energy imports.

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Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh holds the final quasi-judicial responsibility for the upcoming decision.

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