Greenpeace responds to Sunak’s remarks on Rosebank during PMQs

Responding to remarks made by Rishi Sunak at PMQs regarding Rosebank oil field, Philip Evans, Greenpeace UK’s climate campaigner, said:

“When it comes to the energy crisis, the Prime Minister is proving he is the one that is economically illiterate.

“Doesn’t he understand that any oil and gas drilled in the North Sea will be simply sold on the international market, handing more huge profits to energy companies? This will do nothing to lower bills at home.

“The evidence is clear, new drilling would be catastrophic for the climate. We’ve already got more than enough oil to see us through the transition to net zero. The Government must create an energy system fit for the future by removing the planning and grid blocks holding renewables back, and tackle the vast energy waste in our leaky homes. This is the only way to guarantee energy security, bring down bills, and tackle the climate crisis.”