Why did Labour just approve a new North Sea gasfield?

Yesterday, Labour greenlit Jackdaw, the biggest new British gasfield in almost a decade. But, will it help with energy security or reducing energy bills? And what does it mean for the government's commitment to net zero?

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Guest: Adam Vaughan, environment editor, The Times.

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