"The unwillingness to develop new oil fields by successive UK governments has left the industry in a precarious position
Now families are struggling to maintain their standard of living, some are dipping into their savings to make ends meet, and a growing number are upping stakes altogether in search of work and more affordable housing.
Successive governments became so embarrassed with the eggs the golden goose was laying that they clipped its wings with burdensome regulation, obstructive climate impact assessments, and a policy of hostility towards the very notion that natural resources should be developed for our benefit."
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First seen: 2026-09-07 ·
Last seen: 2026-09-07 ·
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