Artists Demand Burnham Stop Rosebank | Music News

Over 200 major artists, including Thom Yorke, Massive Attack, and Robert Smith, have joined forces to pressure UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to cancel the Rosebank oil field project — a move they say would cement his legacy as a climate laggard. Coordinated by Uplift and Earth/Percent, the open letter argues that approving Rosebank contradicts global climate science, won’t lower energy bills, or secure energy independence — especially as the UK grapples with record-breaking heatwaves and wildfires. Artists remind Burnham of his past climate commitments, like backing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, while challenging claims that fossil fuels are essential for jobs or security. With the decision looming, this is a pivotal moment: choose industry profits or prioritize people and planet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a97d8ede9079fda1