Writing in the Times, he sought to distance himself from Just Stop Oil as the Tories attack Labour for accepting £1.5 million donations from the campaign group’s backer Dale Vince. Just Stop Oil has specialised in disruptive tactics (Adam Davy/PA)Sir Keir criticised their demands to “simply turn off the taps”, arguing that it would create “chaos” as existing fields are needed for a managed transition for “decades to come”. “The likes of Just Stop Oil want us to simply turn off the taps in the North Sea, creating the same chaos for working people that they do on our roads. “On the North Sea, Labour’s plan is pragmatic and fair. To secure a managed transition, we will need our existing oil and gas fields for decades to come.

Source: The Times August 06, 2023 21:55 UTC