Hundreds rally outside Energy Department opposing Rosebank oilfield

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Activists from Fossil Free London, Christian Climate Action, Stop Rosebank, and Greenpeace also denounced the government’s decision last week to approve the Jackdaw gas field, displaying banners and chanting: “Rosebank? No thanks!”

Fossil Free London director Robin Wells said: “At a time when we need climate action, the government slapped us with Jackdaw. If Rosebank is also approved it would be a climate wrecking ball whose impact would shatter public safety for generations.

“It shouldn’t be anybody’s job to remind those in elected positions that burning more oil and gas is not compatible with a liveable future in which we can enjoy safety in our homes, workplaces and the national parks we love. Fires and heatwaves will only get worse. [Prime Minister] Andy Burnham knows this.”

The Rev James Grote from Christian Climate Action said: “We must speak up with those who are suffering the loss of everything in our one and only planet. Approving Jackdaw only increases their suffering.

“If we are to continue to live in hope we have to act now, move away from fossil fuels and not approve projects like the massive Rosebank oil field. The British government must give us hope.”

Sources close to Chancellor John Healey say he is in favour of approving Rosebank, while some in government believe the PM also wants it to go ahead.

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