200 musicians urge UK PM to reject North Sea oil drilling projects

Musicians including Thom Yorke and Brian Eno signed a letter opposing the Rosebank and Jackdaw oilfield developments, arguing they conflict with climate commitments and won't deliver promised energy or cost benefits.

First covered Aug 17, 2026 · 4:16 AM PT · 1 article

200 musicians urge UK PM to reject North Sea oil drilling projects — Image via theguardian.com

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22h Guardian Environment Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling — Robert Smith, Olly Alexander and Paris Paloma also among signatories to letter saying exploitation of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields defies climate reality…

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femalefirst.co.uk Thom Yorke and Brian Eno among musicians to sign letter calling for UK PM Andy Burnham to reject North Sea oil drilling

scotsman.com Brian Eno and musicians including Bobbie Gillespie urge Andy Burnham to reject Rosebank oil field

novaramedia.com Over 200 Musicians Tell Andy Burnham to Block Rosebank Oil Drilling | Novara Media

nme.com Thom Yorke, Massive Attack, Robert Smith and Brian Eno pressure Andy Burnham over controversial oil field plan

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Appeared in: 2026-08-18 (#11)

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