Article 79CYN Angry Labour MPs urge leadership not to overrule energy secretary on Rosebank

Angry Labour MPs urge leadership not to overrule energy secretary on Rosebank

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Jessica Elgot, Kiran Stacey, Pippa Crerar and Fion
from World news | The Guardian on (#79CYN)

Exclusive: Backbenchers voice alarm over intolerable position' faced by Miatta Fahnbulleh over oilfield decision

Furious Labour MPs have been lobbying the prime minister and chancellor not to overrule the energy secretary should she decide to block the Rosebank oilfield.

MPs say they are alarmed at the cabinet splits that have emerged over the issue after sources told the Guardian that Miatta Fahnbulleh was minded to refuse environmental permission for the field.

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