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- Rishi Sunak reshuffle: ‘red wall’ MP Lee Anderson named deputy Tory chair – as it happened Wed, 8 Feb 23, 4:32amControversial MP appointed as Greg Hands’ deputy; Michelle Donelan becomes minister for science, innovation and technology. This live blog is closed
- Robert Jenrick says migrants with diphtheria symptoms will no longer be dispersed around country – as it happened Tue, 29 Nov 22, 4:40amImmigration minister confirms 50 cases of diphtheria linked to Manston asylum accommodation. This live blog is closed
- Scotland advised not to take North Sea oil for granted Sat, 24 Jan 15, 9:29pmSir Ian Wood says SNP should focus on improving Scotland and shelve independence plans for the foreseeable futureThe North Sea oil industry is winding down and politicians and workers must start planning for the future “pretty...
- North sea oil and economic independence | @guardianletters Tue, 9 Sep 14, 5:40amWe have viewed the report by N-56 (22 August) on the potential for unconventional oil and gas extraction from the Kimmeridge Clay in the North Sea using fracking and we agree this has significant potential...
- How much North Sea oil revenue can an independent Scotland extract? Tue, 9 Sep 14, 2:28amThe SNP stresses the economic importance of oil and gas but experts aren't sure how much is out there or how much it's worthThe Scottish economy has grown on the back of whisky, tourism and financial services but by far the...
- Fuels rush in as energy blackout threat prompts action from National Grid Sun, 7 Sep 14, 9:05amThe bizarre prospect of Britain being bailed out by 'diesel generation parks' is now a reality as an energy supply shortfall nears crisis pointOne of the new niche areas for investment in the energy sector is no, not solar...
- Scottish independence: Salmond scores victory over Darling in fractious debate Tue, 26 Aug 14, 9:56am71% in Guardian/ICM poll say first minister won debate in which he accused no campaign leader of siding with ToriesAlex Salmond staged a dramatic fightback in the Scottish independence campaign after mounting repeated attacks...
- Scottish independence debate: Salmond accuses Darling of siding with Tories Tue, 26 Aug 14, 7:10amFirst minister forces former Labour chancellor on to the back foot on currency and the NHS in fractious televised confrontationAlex Salmond accused the former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling of siding with the Tories in...
- SNP accused of exaggerating North Sea oil reserves by up to 60% Thu, 21 Aug 14, 4:27amOil tycoon Sir Ian Woods says reserves will decline sharply within 15 years, raising questions about future Scottish economySir Ian Wood, the most influential figure in the Scottish oil industry, has accused Alex Salmond's...
- Ed Davey says an independent Scotland must fund its own energy projects Thu, 10 Apr 14, 5:55amBlow to Alex Salmond's 2020 renewables target as energy secretary rules out billions in UK energy subsidies upon yes voteThe energy secretary Ed Davey has rejected Scottish government calls for the UK to continue subsidising...
- Scottish power: rich in green energy but light on green revenues Wed, 9 Apr 14, 4:46amScotland could be Europe's energy powerhouse, says Alex Salmond, but there is a major difficulty with that dream: how will it be paid for?So Scotland could be the Saudi Arabia of renewables...
- England's lights 'would go out without Scotland's renewable energy' Thu, 20 Mar 14, 3:26amScottish energy minister hits back after UK energy secretary claims independent Scotland would face higher energy bills
- Big numbers serve only to muddy the key judgments for voters Tue, 25 Feb 14, 7:23amThe decision over North Sea oil and gas and their viability in an independent Scotland has to focus on future tax revenuesIn a referendum that pivots on whether people feel better or worse off in an independent Scotland,...
- Alex Salmond defends Scotland's ability to manage North Sea oil and gas Mon, 24 Feb 14, 9:25pmScottish first minister says he was working in energy industry while David Cameron was on 'playing fields of Eton'Alex Salmond has dismissed claims that Scotland cannot look after its oil and gas reserves alone, arguing he...
- Boost for North Sea oil and gas unveiled as UK cabinet meets in Scotland Mon, 24 Feb 14, 10:44pmEnergy secretary also announces carbon capture investment in Scotland as part of campaign against independenceNew projects to greatly increase North Sea oil and gas output and develop a "cleaner" low-carbon power station...