UK approves Jackdaw gas field, drawing climate criticism from Zoe Williams

The Sansasyonel - International (English) · Oct 23, 2026 · 1m

The UK government has approved the Jackdaw gas field, prompting audible dismay at a Guardian climate event in London. The decision is expected to face immediate protests and a legal challenge. Guardian columnist Zoe Williams argues that it sends a signal that the government does not mean what it says about ending emissions. She says personal choices and collective action cannot be enough while governments assist companies expanding fossil-fuel production. The Jackdaw decision had been put aside during the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, while the separate Rosebank oilfield project remains…