LESS than one-third of SNP voters support issuing new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, according to new polling ...
First Minister John Swinney has said the SNP is rethinking its position on oil and gas in the North Sea
The Tory government has said they want to “max out” the reserves of oil and gas in the North Sea, despite the International Energy Agency warning in 2021 that all new exploration must stop if the world is to hit net zero by 2050.Swinney said over the weekend that there was “an exploration of position” under way, adding: “The Scottish Government wants to work with the oil and gas sector to ensure its fiscal sustainability.
“Oil and gas executives might want to keep making as much money as possible for as long as possible, but it's clear the Scottish public support increased investment in“Workers are right to demand a proper plan that puts their needs above those of profiteering oil and gas giants.
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