Jackdaw gas field approval expected by UK government on Wednesday

• The decision on the Jackdaw gas field is expected to be announced on Wednesday.
• The approval signals a commitment to the North Sea fossil fuel industry by Andy Burnham.
• The move threatens to undermine Labour’s green credentials and trigger a row with climate campaigners.
• Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is expected to make the announcement.
• The Jackdaw gas field has been a subject of controversy and speculation for months.