SNP MP warns Aberdeen could be 'decimated' ahead of North Sea conference clash

Scottish government set to drop opposition to new oil and gas fields

The SNP has had a long-standing “presumption against” new oil fields.

North Sea boss urges SNP to give 'full-throated support' to drilling amid party split

John Swinney’s government has been urged to be more explicit in its support for specific North Sea oil and gas projects like Rosebank and Jackdaw.

SNP MP warns Aberdeen could be 'decimated' ahead of North Sea conference clash

Kirsty Blackman warns Aberdeen could be "decimated" without a better energy transition as she pressures the SNP and UK Government over the North Sea.

John Swinney faces SNP mutiny over failure to set out oil and gas strategy

Aberdeen North MP Kirsty Blackman became the latest Nat to lambast the SNP leadership over its refusal to support new drilling as she urged the Scottish Government to u-turn on its energy policy.