Scottish secretary defends support for oil and gas sector

Douglas Alexander said the Government was providing investment in renewables.

The Scottish secretary has defended the UK Government’s support for the oil and gas sector as the Chancellor comes under increasing pressure to lower taxes for the industry.

Douglas Alexander said the Government was providing investment in renewables to help the long-term future of the North East.

It comes as the Scottish Conservatives called on Rachel Reeves not to wait until 2030 to axe the windfall tax.

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Last updated Oct 30th, 2025 at 19:21

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