To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.
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"Andy embodies the challenge."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
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Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Ed Miliband is a British politician and a member of the Labour Party.
Former first minister of Scotland.
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Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.
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