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Supporting the North Sea oil and gas sector will benefit jobs and the economy and also help the UK meet its climate obligations, MPs are being told.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 14 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

The shadow Scottish secretary said the UK should ‘get everything’ it can from its fossil fuel reserves.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 9 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

The announcement comes after the party lost the Aberdeen South by-election last month.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 7 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Stephen Gethins will meet representatives from the European Parliament and the European Commission during his trip to Brussels.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 29 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

In the King’s Speech, the Government reiterated its manifesto commitment not to issue new licences to explore new fields.

By Rhiannon James and Will Meakin-Durrant, Press Association Political Staff · 19 May 2026 · 4 min read

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Claire Coutinho traded blows ahead of a Commons vote on whether to permit new licences for oil and gas fields.

By Will Meakin-Durrant, Press Association Political Staff · 19 May 2026 · 4 min read