Ex-Scottish and UK ministers sign ‘unprecedented’ political declaration backing oil and gas
An "unprecedented" declaration has been signed by five former UK and Scottish Government ministers urging support for the oil and gas industry.
Liberal Democrats
NEO Energy chief calls for cross-party support to help industry plan for the long-term
A senior figure at NEO Energy has called for cross-party support to help the energy industry map out its long-term future.
Lib Dems set out £100bn plan to generate 80% of power from renewables
The Liberal Democrats have set out a £100 billion spending plan to tackle climate change.
UK Government ‘putting the brakes on’ renewables development, Sir Ed Davey claims
Liberal Democrat leadership candidate Sir Ed Davey has accused the UK Government of putting "the brakes on" renewable energy.
Lib Dem MP urges government to halt sale of all petrol and diesel cars
The Government should ban all plastic bags and stop the sale of petrol and diesel cars after 2030, MPs have said.
Lib Dems make fracking U-turn
The Liberal Democrats have performed a U-turn on fracking as the party pledged its Holyrood election manifesto will include a commitment to oppose the controversial practice.
Oil industry tax cuts advocated by Scots Lib Dem leader Rennie
Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has called for tax cuts for the oil industry and low and middle earners in an attempt to steer a centrist path through the left and right-leaning policies of his opponents.