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Swinney Urges Burnham to Reconsider Ming Yang Wind Plant

8/13/2026

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First Minister John Swinney urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reconsider the block of Ming Yang’s £1.5 billion Ardersier wind turbine factory, citing national security and cyber-security risks.
Energy Security Minister Michael Shanks accused First Minister John Swinney of political intervention.
Ming Yang said the blocked plant could have created 1,500 direct jobs and 8,000 supply-chain jobs.
GMB Scotland called for the decision to be reviewed if security concerns can be addressed.

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First Minister John Swinney urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reconsider the block of Ming Yang’s £1.5 billion Ardersier wind turbine factory, citing national security and cyber-security risks.
Energy Security Minister Michael Shanks accused First Minister John Swinney of political intervention.
Ming Yang said the blocked plant could have created 1,500 direct jobs and 8,000 supply-chain jobs.
GMB Scotland called for the decision to be reviewed if security concerns can be addressed.