Rejected petition Change law to allow new Oil and Gas Development in the UK Waters

To allow it to take place

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So that the UK can be self sufficient in energy needs . Its folly to rely on being supplied from abroad when we have lots of the stuff under our own control

Renewables are important - and will take over in time - but meantime_

World politics - Middle East Wars, Trump Tariffs, Russian aggression - let alone the carbon costs of importation - too much of a gamble .

You may remember the 3 day week , power cuts and lay offs ,
Petrol Rationing

Let the electorate decide

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Make the most of our own natural resources. Allow companies to drill gas and oil
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/763065

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Date submitted 25 March 2026
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