July 14, 2026

28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels

28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels
28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels
28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels
28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels
28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels
28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels

🌍✨ 28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels

Why we’re watching: The UK’s incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has remained tight-lipped on his views on climate change during his leadership campaign.

When asked his views on reversing Labour’s manifesto pledge to stop new North Sea drilling in June – a move that the oil-and-gas industry and right-wing media have pushed for in recent months – he said he had “something of an open mind” on the issue. 💚

But a trawl of Burnham’s past comments about climate change, net-zero and fossil fuels reveals a different picture.

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  • 📌 Key signal: The UK’s incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has remained tight-lipped on his views on climate change during his leadership campaign. When asked…
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Reporting curated for GreenTV App — Business in a Box. Original reporting via Carbon Brief.