Burnham facing first major ‘rebellion against Rosebank oilfield’

Andy Burnham faces his first major rebellion as Prime Minister as up to 75 MPs are prepared to rebel over possible drilling at the Rosebank oilfield, it has been reported. According to The Sunday Times, up to 75 MPs have signed a letter opposing the move and there are hopes it could reach 100. The Government approved the Jackdaw site last month and is due to announce a decision on the proposed Rosebank site in the coming weeks. One parliamentary private secretary to a Cabinet minister, who is prepared to resign over the site, said: “I think they underestimate how strongly people feel about climate change. For a generation of us it’s as central to our politics as equality or tackling poverty.” Follow The i Paper’s live blog for the latest. Burnham facing first major ‘rebellion against Rosebank oilfield’ Sort: November 15, 2026 8:18 amBurnham facing first major ‘rebellion against Rosebank oilfield’ Andy Burnham faces his first major rebellion as Prime Minister as up to 75 MPs are prepared to rebel over possible drilling at the Rosebank oilfield, it has been reported. According to The Sunday Times, up to 75 MPs have signed a letter opposing the move and there are hopes it could reach 100. The Government approved the Jackdaw site last month and is due to announce a decision on the proposed Rosebank site in the coming weeks. One parliamentary private secretary to a Cabinet minister, who is prepared to resign over the site, said: “I think they underestimate how strongly people feel about climate change. For a generation of us it’s as central to our politics as equality or tackling poverty.”