To drill or not to drill: How North Sea oil and gas fields have divided politicians

A decision on drilling oil and gas in the North Sea is expected imminently, according to the energy secretary.

Two projects approved by the government have been held up by legal challenges ever since.

Our science and technology editor Tom Clarke has looked back at the changing political and energy landscape and how Andy Burnham's "pragmatic" approach may signal a change in energy policy.

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