John Healey says Energy Secretary ‘opposed’ reopening Jackdaw in budget statement blunder

John Healey said Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh opposed reopening the Jackdaw gas field in a major blunder during his budget speech.The Chancellor was celebrating the move to allow North Sea gas to help lower energy prices when his error prompted the Commons to erupt in laughter. Mr Healey began: “To begin the radical reform of energy to reduce bills in the future, Last week, my Right Honourable Friend, the Energy Secretary, opposed-”He looked to Ms Fahnbulleh, who attempted to laugh off the error, amid a chorus of jeers. “She approved the Jackdaw gas field, boosting our energy security,” the Chancellor corrected after the Deputy Speaker of the House calmed the room. “This will protect hundreds of jobs and add an estimated...

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