PM faces growing internal backlash over potential approval of Rosebank oilfield

Labour MPs describe breaking point' in relations, calling for Keir Starmer to stand by party's manifesto commitments

Keir Starmer is facing a growing internal backlash over the potential approval of a giant new oilfield, after Treasury sources indicated Rachel Reeves was likely to give it her backing.

MPs described a breaking point" in relations and called for Starmer to reiterate his own commitments to no further oil and gas licences. The proposed Rosebank development was given the go-ahead in 2023 but was ruled unlawful by a court last week.