Monbiot amplifies column via social media, calls decision 'utter madness'
1 Sep 10 2:49 AM · 14d ago · 1 article · 2 posts · 2 sources · development 1 of 2
Monbiot shared his column on Bluesky, characterizing the drilling approval as 'Starmer-like self-destruction' that would appease lobby groups while driving voters away.
“It might appease certain lobby groups, but it sabotages Burnham's own project and drives voters away. Utter madness.”
George Monbiot
Andy Burnham Labour Prime Minister
George Monbiot Guardian columnist
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This week's column is about the Starmer-like self-destruction of the impending decision to approve new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. It might appease certain lobby groups, but it sabotages Burnham's own project and drives voters away. Utter madness. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Is Burnham trying to appease T...
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