Labour Could Lose 50 Seats Over North Sea Oil
Summary
This episode features Dale Vince defending a conditional support for North Sea drilling, arguing that price controls would make projects like Rosebank and Jackdaw economically viable. The host also discusses new research showing London’s ULEZ significantly improved children’s lung capacity, featuring insights from respiratory physician Dr. Laura-Jane Smith. Finally, Stephen Meffen analyzes the hung jury in the Elbit Systems break-in trial, highlighting concerns over judicial transparency regarding potential terrorism sentencing.
Topics discussed
Intro: Andy Burnham and North Sea drilling controversy
Dale Vince's argument for price-controlled drilling
Interview: Dale Vince explains his U-turn on North Sea oil
Explaining price controls and Contracts for Difference
How CFDs work for oil and gas vs renewables
Legal precedent for imposing price caps on energy firms
Climate leadership vs cost of living in drilling debate
ULES study shows improved lung capacity in London children
Interview: Dr. Smith on ULES health impacts and asthma
Filton 25 trial: Jury returns no verdict on activists
Interview: Stephen Meffen on terror connections and juries
Discussion on Hoffman's bargain and protest sentencing
Host apologizes for coverage of Jason Arday's death
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