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Economics1h 29m ago

The Scottish Economy Secretary stated that the SNP will "fight to protect" oil and gas while also backing renewables, as he campaigned in Aberdeen South.

Aberdeen South

Who
Scottish Economy Secretary, Richard Thomson, Nigel Farage, Reform UK, Conservatives
What
The Scottish Economy Secretary stated that the SNP will "fight to protect" oil and gas while also backing renewables, as he campaigned in Aberdeen South.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:59:56 GMT · 1h 29m ago
Where
Aberdeen South ·
Why
This statement was made ahead of Thursday's Westminster by-election, with Flynn arguing that SNP candidate Richard Thomson is the only one who can deliver for Aberdeen.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The political debate in Aberdeen South highlights the tension between protecting jobs in the oil and gas industry and investing in renewable energy, impacting the local economy and environmental policy discussions.

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    The Scottish Economy Secretary stated that the SNP will "fight to protect" oil and gas while also backing renewables, as he campaigned in Aberdeen South.
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    The Scottish Economy Secretary expressed that the SNP would "fight to protect" oil and gas while simultaneously supporting renewables.
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    Flynn stated that the SNP will 'fight to protect' oil and gas jobs while also backing renewables, campaigning in Aberdeen South ahead of Thursday’s Westminster by-election.
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