‘No friends to the oil and gas industry’: Aberdeen South, the byelection where one topic dominates (opens original article in a new tab)

The Aberdeen South byelection centers on energy policy, with the SNP and Conservatives competing over the future of North Sea oil and gas, while internal scandals and economic challenges influence voter decisions.

• Aberdeen South byelection dominated by energy policy, with SNP and Conservatives competing over North Sea oil and gas future.
• Tories advocate for increased oil and gas extraction to protect jobs and energy security, while SNP supports new drilling only if climate compatible.
• SNP faces challenges from Reform UK's rise and internal scandal involving £400,000 party fund theft, affecting voter trust.