The UK Government is being urged to back the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas projects in what could be a ‘powerful reset for the sector’ (Andrew Milligan/PA)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. 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". Industry body Offshore Energies UK wants to see Andy Burnham's government back domestic oil and gas production – saying this will cut the UK's reliance on imported fuels. "That would be significant, and what would flow from that I believe is positive decisions about Jackdaw and Rosebank."