Politics · 17 hours ago
Swinney Opposes UK Ban on New North Sea Drilling
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John Swinney has said he does not back the UK government's plan to stop granting licences for new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea. Speaking to MSPs, the First Minister argued fossil fuels will be needed for years and that drilling can be justified if its emissions are lower than imports. The Energy Independence Bill would not settle the disputed Rosebank field decision.
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