- Scottish independence drive and devolution conflicts
- John Swinney leverages the independence majority in the Scottish Parliament while rejecting the authority of the UK government, facing scrutiny from peers like Malcolm Offord.
- Westminster reserves power over oil and gas licensing while Malcolm Offord questions the Scottish Government on energy policy.
- Disagreements over energy policy and levies affect the Scottish economy, particularly concerning oil projects off Aberdeen.
John Swinney participates in an industry discussion in Aberdeen regarding energy policy.
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John Swinney participates in an industry discussion in Aberdeen regarding energy policy.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Scottish Government has provided funding for a facility established by Nel at its headquarters in Aberdeen, involving John Swinney's comments on the North East of Scotland.Sub-event
Swinney attends an energy industry discussion in Aberdeen.1 source
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Disagreements over energy policy and levies affect the Scottish economy, particularly concerning oil projects off Aberdeen.Also in this story
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- Martin McCluskey supports the North Sea Transition Authority granting gas production consent in Scotland.
- John Swinney wrote to Andy Burnham demanding fund ringfencing for Scotland, referencing the Jackdaw gas field off Aberdeen.
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John Swinney
Scottish politician (born 1964)
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Aberdeen
city in Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Andy Burnham pledged to protect the oil and gas workforce in Aberdeen while addressing Scottish energy and job security.
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