Labour accused of ‘destroying’ North Sea jobs ahead of Aberdeen by-election (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK Government faces accusations from the Tories of harming North Sea jobs through its energy policies, with Labour defending its focus on clean energy and investment.

• The UK Government is accused by the Tories of destroying North Sea jobs with its oil and gas policies
• Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho claimed Labour prefers oil from Russia or Qatar over Aberdeen
• Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy defended Labour's policies, citing clean energy security and job creation in renewables
• Labour highlights £900 billion in investment and over 100,000 jobs supported by clean power in Scotland