Burnham lauds £12bn offshore wind investment as he prepares for climate summit

Andy Burnham praised a £12bn investment in offshore wind by RWE and KKR, aimed at enhancing the UK’s green credentials amid criticism over the Jackdaw gasfield approval. The investment will fund the Vanguard West and East windfarms off Norfolk, expected to generate 2.8 gigawatts of power for 3 million homes and create 2,300 jobs annually. The government also allocated £1bn from the national wealth fund for these projects, which are set to begin construction next year and be operational by 2030. This announcement comes as Burnham prepares for the Cop31 summit, facing backlash over recent energy decisions, including the rejection of a major solar project due to environmental concerns.