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Fact-checker calls out Scottish Tory MP after misleading attack on SNP

ANDREW Bowie made misleading claims about SNP council tax rises that were “missing important context”, a fact checking service has said.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2023

UK must 'max out' North Sea oil and gas to go green, Tory minister claims

THE Government’s plans to “max out” North Sea oil and gas reserves poses “no contradiction” to its stated green ambitions, a minister has…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023

Sunak: Petrol and diesel car ban deadline to remain despite new ‘pro-motorist’ pledges

The Prime Minister had been under mounting pressure to row back on the ban

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Senior Tory admits the party could face triple by-election defeat

Nuclear energy minister Andrew Bowie said: ‘It’s possible we could lose all three – but it’s also possible that we might win all three.’

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Shapps: Not awarding new oil and gas licences is ‘bonkers policy’

Green MP Caroline Lucas urged the Government to ‘rule out’ new licences.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Andrew Bowie squirms in awkward grilling on UK economy

Martin, Martin, please stop Martin...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2023

Andrew Bowie praises Alister Jack for 'impressive job' blocking Scottish legislation

TORY MP Andrew Bowie has said that Alister Jack is doing an “impressive job” of blocking legislation passed in the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2023

Outrage as UK Government 'bows to pressure' from fossil fuel giants over windfall tax

Tory ministers said they would slash the current 75 tax on North Sea oil and gas profits back to its regular 40 if prices reach certain levels.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023

UK inaction 'blocking Scots renewables projects', Humza Yousaf tells Rishi Sunak

SLOW action from the UK Government is “preventing” essential Scottish renewables projects from moving forward, Humza Yousaf has said in a…

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023

Scottish renewable power 'utterly wasted' as wind farms paid to shut down

FIVE-HUNDRED and seven million pounds. That’s how much was added onto British energy bills in 2021 alone because of fees the National Grid has to…

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2023