The Guardian – PM to allow oil and gas exploration at sites intended for offshore wind

The Guardian says the government will today announce that fossil fuel companies will be allowed to explore for oil and gas at sites intended for offshore wind. The paper has been told that 30 licenses will be granted to companies. 

The story features a quote from Rishi Sunak’s former net zero tsar, Chris Skidmore, who quit the Conservative party in protest at the government’s climate policies. He described the move as “deeply irresponsible” and a “cynical stunt”. The North Sea Transition Authority, which is granting the licences, says the oil exploration won’t involve any drilling.

A picture of officers breaking up campus Gaza protests makes the front page.