The Guardian World · Aug 17, 2026

Brian Eno, Romy and Thom Yorke sign letter urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling

Robert Smith, Olly Alexander and Paris Paloma also among signatories saying exploitation of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields defies climate reality Business live – latest updates More than 200 musicians including Massive Attack and Brian Eno have written to Andy Burnham urging him to reject plans for more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.