The Lib Dem leader also backed the controversial Jackdaw gas field, which the government is expected to approve.
Most Recent Articles
Being run over by pitch roller was 'terrifying' - Townsend
Townsend says he was lucky to only escape from under the roller with a few "bumps and bruises".
CNN, MS NOW and Politico file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban
Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he heads to New York for the UN summit.
Israel FA accuses Hallgrimsson of 'ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity'
The Israel FA accuse Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson of "ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity" in comments made last week.
UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham
The prime minister says "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen.
Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros
The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.
Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
Verizon, which owns the cable, says it is working to repair it "as quickly as possible".
Bishop of Lincoln resigns amid sex assault inquiry
The Right Reverend Stephen Conway remains under investigation following a "safeguarding complaint".
Arrests as migrant boat reaches UK unintercepted
Five people have been detained and an investigation launched, the Home Office says.
Seventeen arrested in Teesside organised crime raids
The raids across Teesside follow the A66 crash which killed two police officers and five men.
Settling old scores with royals drives Spencer's book, but Diana steals focus
What more revelations are going to appear now the full details of his Diana book are published?
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues today "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.
Watch: Police raid organised crime targets in Teesside
Cleveland Police carried out one of their biggest raids in years, following the A66 crash that left two officers dead.
Infantino says he is open to Fifa reform
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of how world football's governing body operates. shifting tone as he seeks support to stay on.
Infantino says he is open to talks over Fifa reform
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of how world football's governing body operates. shifting tone as he seeks support to stay on.
Death of Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber being investigated as suspected overdose
His family asked for privacy during a "very difficult and painful time" following the model's death.
'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row
Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?
Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, helping clear way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros
Paramount has reached a settlement with the US states in a lawsuit challenging its $110bn merger with Warner Bros
Atletico hit back at Mourinho over referee complaints
Atletico Madrid hit back at Jose Mourinho after he complained about the refereeing in the Madrid derby.
First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide
Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with seven offences.
Scotland call for Montgomery as Tierney & McLean drop out
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery gets a first call-up for Scotland as Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean drop out of the Nations League squad.