Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy
Swinney said devolved powers would let Scotland end the windfall tax, make licensing decisions and lower bills as Ofgem raises the price cap.
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John Swinney ramps up calls for Scottish control over energy to end 'Westminster rip-off'
Scotland's First Minister has ramped up his calls for Holyrood to be given control over energy, insisting it is the only way to end the current “Westminster rip-off”. John Swinney said transferring over these powers would allow his administration to end the “hated” windfall tax on offshore oil and gas. Speaking in Aberdeen, ahead of a key by-election in the city, Mr Swinney said it would permit “sensible licensing decisions” to be taken on new e…
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Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy
The SNP leader is campaigning in Aberdeen on Saturday ahead of the Aberdeen South by-election on June 18.
Swinney Steps Up Calls To End Westminster Rip Off Over Energy
John Swinney has stepped up his calls for Holyrood to be given control over energy, insisting it is the only way to end the current “Westminster rip-off”. The Scottish First Minister said handing over energy powers would allow his Government to end the “hated” windfall tax on oil and gas – formally known as the energy profits levy. He also said it would allow for “sensible licensing decisions” to be taken on new energy projects, and could…
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