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Badenoch Slams SNP and Labour Over Scottish Job Threats

11/7/2025

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Kemi Badenoch, the UK Conservative leader, criticized SNP and Labour for handling the sector, warning it endangers thousands of Scottish jobs.
She argues the ban on North Sea developments and the Energy Profits Levy harm energy security.
Badenoch says gas remains vital for the UK.
She calls for ending the moratorium on new licenses.
Labour counters that Conservative energy policies threaten jobs and economic stability, highlighting divisions over the issue.

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Kemi Badenoch, the UK Conservative leader, criticized SNP and Labour for handling the sector, warning it endangers thousands of Scottish jobs.
She argues the ban on North Sea developments and the Energy Profits Levy harm energy security.
Badenoch says gas remains vital for the UK.
She calls for ending the moratorium on new licenses.
Labour counters that Conservative energy policies threaten jobs and economic stability, highlighting divisions over the issue.