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Politics
Katrine Bussey

Scots more likely to oppose ban on new oil and gas fields, survey finds

The poll suggests Scots are more likely to oppose the UK Government’s ban on new oil and gas developments than people in England and Wales (Jane Barlow/PA) -

Opposition to the UK Government’s ban on new oil and gas developments is higher in Scotland than it is in England and Wales, a survey has found.

Research by YouGov found 45% of Scots oppose the ban and 37% support it.

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