The UK Government is being urged to give the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas projects the green light as part of what could be a "powerful reset" for the sector from Andy Burnham's new government. David Whitehouse, the chief executive of industry body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) insisted there is an "overwhelming" case for both to go ahead – despite the objections of environmentalists. He spoke out on the issue as reports claimed that the UK Government could approve them as early as August. Such a move could be part of what Mr Whitehouse described as a "powerful reset for the sector that shows that the Burnham Government is supporting British industry". "That would be significant, and what would flow from that I believe is positive decisions about Jackdaw and Rosebank."