Rosebank opposition called 'virtue-signalling' as MSPs clash over new oil and gas

MSPs reject Tory call for Jackdaw and Rosebank to get green light

Scottish Conservatives accused their political rivals of “shamefully refusing to back new drilling in the North Sea”

Tory call for Jackdaw and Rosebank to be greenlit rejected by MSPs

A CALL for the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank projects in the North Sea to be given the go ahead has been rejected by Holyrood – with the…

Rosebank opposition called 'virtue-signalling' as MSPs clash over new oil and gas

The Scottish Conservatives called opposition to new drilling in the North Sea 'ill-informed, dogmatic virtue signalling' in a debate on…

MSPs reject Tory call to greenlight Jackdaw and Rosebank fields immediately

The Scottish Parliament has voted against a motion advocating for the immediate approval of the controversial Jackdaw gas field and Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Sea. The decision, which saw Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) back a Labour amendment, highlights the ongoing political and environmental debate surrounding new fossil fuel developments […]

MSPs clash over North Sea Oil and Gas future amidst legal and ethical scrutiny

A contentious debate in the Scottish Parliament has seen MSPs divided over the future of North Sea oil and gas developments, specifically the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. During the parliamentary debate, Scottish Conservative MSP Liam Kerr strongly advocated for the UK Government to approve the projects, urging them to “stop prevaricating” and grant consent. Kerr […]