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Angry Labour MPs urge leadership not to overrule energy secretary on Rosebank
Labour backbenchers are lobbying the prime minister and chancellor to respect Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh’s possible decision to refuse environmental permission for the Rosebank oilfield, warning of cabinet splits.
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What happened Labour MPs have pressed the prime minister and chancellor not to overrule Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh if she decides to block the Rosebank oilfield by refusing environmental permission. Sources say the secretary is minded to refuse the permit, prompting backbenchers to lobby against a leadership override.
Why it matters The issue has exposed divisions within the cabinet, with MPs warning that overruling the secretary could create an "intolerable" position for her and deepen internal party conflict over the oilfield project.
Background Rosebank is a major oilfield project requiring environmental approval from the energy department. The decision on its permit is a focal point of tension between Labour MPs and the government’s energy policy.
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