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Scottish Labour urges UK ministers to fast-track Rosebank, Jackdaw licenses

8/31/2026

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Scottish Labour MSPs Joe Fagan and Michael Marra urge UK Labour ministers to fast-track Rosebank and Jackdaw licences.
They argue the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields use cleaner extraction methods than overseas projects.
They say swift licence approval is essential to preserve jobs in Scotland’s offshore sector.
UK Labour ministers will decide on the projects after the recent consultation closed, despite environmental group opposition.

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Scottish Labour MSPs Joe Fagan and Michael Marra urge UK Labour ministers to fast-track Rosebank and Jackdaw licences.
They argue the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields use cleaner extraction methods than overseas projects.
They say swift licence approval is essential to preserve jobs in Scotland’s offshore sector.
UK Labour ministers will decide on the projects after the recent consultation closed, despite environmental group opposition.