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Katrine Bussey

SNP’s Flynn challenged to oppose Rosebank in ‘solidarity’ with Palestine

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn is being urged to ‘show solidarity’ with Palestine by opposing the Rosebank oil development (James Manning/PA) -

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn is being urged to oppose the Rosebank oil development, as campaigners claimed drilling there could contribute to the “ongoing oppression” of Palestinians.

With Mr Flynn having been an outspoken critic of Israeli attacks on Gaza, pro-Palestinian campaigners insist the SNP MP must follow this stance with equally strong opposition to the development of the Rosebank field, which lies some 80 miles west of Shetland.

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