Andy Burnham faces Labour revolt as his own MPs demand end to North Sea drilling ban and Net Zero taxes

Comment now Next ANDY Burnham is facing desperate demands from his own MPs to lift the ban on North Sea drilling and scrap punishing Net Zero taxes. Labour backbenchers Henry Tufnell and Steve Yemm have launched a cross-party pressure group urging the PM to green-light more oil and gas licences . 4 Ministers are expected to make a long-awaited decision on whether to kickstart exploration at the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields within weeks Credit: Getty 4 Henry Tufnell, above, and Steve Yemm have launched a cross-party pressure group urging the PM to green-light more oil and gas licences Credit: Wikipedia Advertisement Ministers are expected to make a long-awaited decision on whether to kickstart exploration at the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields within weeks. But Mr Burnham is maintaining the manifesto moratorium on any new North Sea licences being issued – sparking fears for the future of British industry. Sign up for the Politics newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. The new Industry First Group is calling on Mr Burnham to slash carbon taxes and unleash more drilling off the British coast to safeguard supplies. Mr Tufnell said: “British industry is at a crossroads. Read More on Net Zero ‘NIGHTMARE’ Brits have their homes ‘butchered’ by cowboy traders during Govt net zero drive ZERO SENSE PM doubles down on trying to reach Net Zero by 2050 despite soaring bills “From chemicals and ceramics to refining and oil and gas, the industries that provide good, skilled jobs and underpin communities across the country are under huge pressure. “We cannot afford to stand by while decarbonisation leads to deindustrialisation. “Reducing our carbon emissions must go hand in hand with economic growth and strengthening energy security.” Polling for the group by Yonder found that 73 per cent of voters think ministers must do more to support industry. Advertisement Most read in The Sun TERROR 'PLOT' Iranian operative 'plotting chilling new terrorism campaign from inside jail' FATAL DRIVE First pics of man, 35, killed alongside boy, 6, after mum drove on soccer field THE SUN SAYS We cannot escape our need for fossil fuels - PM must put good of country first More than half believe the Government should issue new drilling licences . 4 Andy Burnham is facing desperate demands from his own MPs to lift the ban on North Sea drilling and scrap punishing Net Zero taxes Credit: Getty 4 More than half believe the Government should issue new drilling licences Credit: Getty Comment now