North-east jobs warning as SNP raids ScotWind fund in emergency £1bn spending cut
It was hoped the revenue would help the shift from fossil fuel reliance in the vital energy industry.
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Grangemouth should be home to energy industries of future, says Scottish Labour
Grangemouth should be a home for the energy industries of the future, Scottish Labour’s deputy leader has said, after Sir Keir Starmer pledged he would work to safeguard jobs there.
GB Energy investments could one day fund local services – Anas Sarwar
GB Energy’s investments in infrastructure for the renewables industry could one day provide funding for local services, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said.
Scotland’s energy firms leave political leaders in no doubt over oil and gas challenge in Aberdeen – here’s what happened
Influential business figures put John Swinney, Anas Sarwar and Douglas Ross on the spot as the general election nears.
Labour’s energy plans ‘will cut bills and drive growth’ in Scotland, says Reeves
Labour’s clean energy plans will “turbocharge” the Scottish economy, the party’s shadow chancellor is expected to say during a General Election campaign visit to Scotland today.
Labour says Scotland’s wave energy potential being ‘squandered’ by Holyrood and Westminster
The Scottish Labour party claims Scotland's wave and tidal energy potential is being "squandered" by governments in Holyrood and Westminster.
Sarwar reveals more details on GB Energy and pledges “hundreds of millions” for Grangemouth
A debate of Scottish political leaders ahead of the UK General Election on 4 July revealed more details about the parties' energy policy, including a proposed state-owned energy firm.
UK and Scottish governments ‘sleepwalking’ on future of Grangemouth refinery
Both of Scotland’s governments have been accused of “sleepwalking towards disaster” on protecting the future of Scotland’s only oil refinery.
Aberdeen has ‘strong claim’ to get Labour’s GB Energy headquarters, Ed Miliband says
Labour's shadow climate secretary, visiting the north-east, said he wants the city to become the UK's 'clean energy capital'.
MSP urges end to north-east energy sector ‘division’ as green deal passes
Scottish Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald urged the north-east's energy sector to stop "indulging in rhetorical attacks" and work in "partnership" as a proposed Green New Deal passed in parliament last night.
Local content provided by wind farms ‘insufficient’ in Scotland
The amount of local content provided by Scottish offshore wind infrastructure projects was deemed “insufficient” by politicians and union representatives last night.
Labour criticises Scottish Government over decision not to publish oil and gas bulletins
The Scottish Government has been accused of “actively disowning” the North Sea oil industry after it emerged ministers have no plans to publish further oil and gas bulletins.
Oil and gas sector ‘needs continuity’, says Scottish Labour deputy leader
Scottish Labour deputy leader Lesley Laird visited Aberdeen to speak to oil and fish industry leaders.
Labour derided over ‘true Green Party’ claims with accusations of supporting ‘tax breaks for oil industry’
A Labour MSP’s claim her party is the “true green party in Scotland” has led to the Greens accusing Labour of a having an “identity crisis”.
Labour calls for SNP to get tough on rented housing energy targets
Scottish Labour Party holds SNP Government’s feet to the fire over the need to make private rented accommodation more energy efficient.
Scottish Independence case in ‘tatters’ after downgraded oil forecasts, opposition claim
Opposition parties have seized on downgraded forecasts for oil and gas receipts to criticise the case for Scottish independence.
Ineos boss attacks Scottish Labour’s anti-fracking stance
A top boss at one of Scotland’s biggest energy firms has blasted Labour’s anti-fracking stance.
Labour calls for unity on North Sea
Labour call for cross-party support to "secure the future" of the North Sea
SNP accused of failing in “most basic duty” after oil price decline
Scottish Labour have claimed the Scottish Energy Jobs Taskforce does not "even keep track" of whether any energy jobs have been saved since the global decline in oil price. The criticism comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed the taskforce, which was set up last year by the Scottish Government, would be continuing indefinitely.
Labour calls for new financial watchdog after oil forecast out by “6,000%”
Nicola Sturgeon has faced calls to set up a Scottish version of the Office for Budget Responsibility as Labour said forecasts on oil revenues were out by 6,000%.
Action call on “worst ever industrial crisis”
The Scottish Government has been challenged to tackle the "worst industrial crisis" in the country's history - and help the offshore industry plan for a brighter future.