'Not a Coincidence' Swinney Questions Timing of UK Government Decision on Ming Yang

'Not a coincidence' Swinney questions timing of UK Government decision on Ming Yang

John Swinney has accused the UK Government of political timing after it blocked a £1.5bn Chinese-backed wind project in the Highlands.

John Swinney 'blindsided' after UK Government blocks windfarm factory

Ming Yang proposed to build a factory near Inverness but the Chinese firm's proposal was rejected over national security fears.

Swinney ‘blindsided’ by UK Government rejection of wind turbine factory plans

The proposals have been turned down by Westminster over national security fears about Chinese firm Ming Yang. John Swinney has said he was “blindsided” by the UK Government decision to reject a £1.5 billion wind turbine factory in the north of Scotland. Ming Yang had proposed to build the facility in Ardersier, near Inverness, with the potential to create up to 1,500 jobs. But the plans were held up by Westminster over national security fears ab…

Ming Yang Decision Branded Nonsensical as Job Fears Grow

The UK Government has been criticised after blocking a £1.5 billion investment in the Highlands, with concerns raised over the impact on jobs and Scotland’s energy sector. The proposed project at Ardersier would have created around 1,500 jobs and supported the development of renewable energy infrastructure. The decision was taken on national security grounds, prompting questions from local MP Graham Leadbitter over the reasoning behind the move.…