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Rishi Sunak blames striking workers as he signals he could fail in two key pledges – as it happened

Prime minister criticised by NHS worker after blaming staff for long waiting lists

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023

How Westminster SCUPPERED Scotland's just transition

THE UK Government’s announcement of hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licenses as part of a promise to max out fossil fuels in the North Sea…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2023

Climate protesters spray Scottish Parliament building red

This Is Rigged said it acted after the Prime Minister announced plans for 100 new oil and gas licences in the North Sea.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

FACT CHECK: Claim that more North Sea oil will 'drive down energy prices'

Claim: “Putin has weaponised energy supplies, causing household bills to soar… I’m taking action to drive down energy prices” – PM Rishi…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 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

In pictures: Rishi Sunak visits Shell gas plant during visit to Scotland

RISHI Sunak has paid a visit to Scotland after the UK Government announced it would grant hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023

Tugs tow burning cargo ship to new location on North Sea while salvage crews ponder next steps

The Dutch government says that a cargo ship carrying thousands of cars that has been burning on the North Sea for nearly a week has been towed further from the Dutch coast

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Humza Yousaf reacts to new North Sea oil and gas licences announcement

HUMZA Yousaf has said that the Prime Minister’s decision to “signal unlimited oil and gas extraction” is a sign that the UK Government “is…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023

UK to grant hundreds of new oil and gas licenses, ignoring calls from environmentalists

Britain says it will grant hundreds of new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea in a bid for energy independence

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Sunak says approving new licences for oil and gas drilling ‘entirely consistent’ with net zero plan – as it happened

The government’s former net zero tsar says Sunak’s announcement ‘is the wrong decision at precisely the wrong time’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023