Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners

Key points

• The UK government is set to approve drilling at the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea on Wednesday, a decision to be announced from Aberdeen. The field is operated by Shell and Equinor.
• Climate campaigners have criticised the move, saying it undermines Labour's green commitments. A recent poll found nearly a third of voters would be less likely to back Labour if it approved more North Sea drilling.
• The decision on the larger Rosebank field is expected later this year.