Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior heads back to Aberdeen for ‘Just Transition’ event
The Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior ship will be back in Aberdeen on Saturday to host a panel discussion on the need for a “just transition” for oil workers.
Kirsty Blackman
Energy sector deal to be published by end of next month, Westminster confirms
The UK Government has given fresh commitments that the planned North Sea transition deal will be delivered by the end of next month.
Westminster accused of playing party politics over sector deal after north-east SNP MPs request for meeting snubbed
The UK Government has been accused of playing party politics over the upcoming North Sea transition deal.
North-east SNP MPs call for meeting with business secretary over sector deal
The UK Government has been urged to give “more detail” on planned support for the oil and gas industry in order to give the sector greater confidence.
Aberdeen independence group to screen energy transition documentary
An Aberdeen-based independence group is to screen a documentary focussing on the energy transition.
SNP calls for North Sea oil sector deal in Budget
SNP deputy Westminster leader Kirsty Blackman has warned against an "absolute nightmare" no-deal Brexit scenario ahead of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget.
Aberdeen MP seeks ‘urgent clarity’ on BP job cuts
An Aberdeen MP has written to BP asking for “urgent clarity” on whether North Sea jobs will be lost in its latest round of cuts.
MP calls on PM to make oil and gas commitments in Queen’s Speech
An Aberdeen MP has written to Prime Minister Theresa May urging her to use her Queen's Speech to make commitments to the oil and gas sector.
MP criticises employment minister over oil plight
An Aberdeen MP hit out at the employment minister last night over her response to a letter highlighting the plight of workers in the oil and gas sector.
Aberdeen MP calls on UK Government to boost exploration confidence
Aberdeen MP Kirsty Blackman has pressed the UK Government to outline what further action is planned to encourage confidence and exploration in the North Sea.
Opinion: As time goes on, the pain is felt more throughout the North East
One of the buzz phrases that’s going around just now is ‘lower for longer’.