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Swinney Calls for Westminster to Be Recalled Amid 'Unprecedented' Energy Crisis
Swinney says urgent action is needed as global energy costs surge and households face higher petrol and heating bills.
- On Thursday, Scottish First Minister John Swinney called for the House of Commons to return from its Easter recess, urging the UK Government to deliver support to households facing an "unprecedented energy crisis" sparked by the war in Iran.
- The war in Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route carrying around a fifth of the world's oil, causing global energy costs to surge and pushing up prices for petrol, diesel, and heating oil.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer claimed the Government is taking action, including cutting the energy price cap by £117 and extending the fuel duty cut until September, though opposition parties remain unconvinced by the level of support offered.
- Following his exclusion from a Cobra meeting on Tuesday, Swinney branded the omission a "significant mistake" and warned the Prime Minister is "sleepwalking" into the crisis, while critics accused him of stoking grievance.
- Swinney argued geopolitical volatility requires prioritizing domestic production, suggesting climate compatibility tests should determine the path for projects like Rosebank, adding the UK must be "very, very mindful" of security of supply issues.
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Swinney demands recall at Westminster over energy crisis
On Thursday the First Minister, John Swinney, will call for the House of Commons to be immediately recalled to force the Labour Government to deliver real support for households and business in the face of the energy crisis. Mr Swinney has said that Keir Starmer is “sleepwalking into an unprecedented crisis”, and will, later today, […]
Swinney Warns of Energy Crisis as Pressure Grows on UK Government
First Minister John Swinney has warned the UK Government is “sleepwalking” into a major energy and cost of living crisis as pressure mounts on ministers to act. The warning follows a meeting of the Scottish Government’s Resilience Committee, where concerns were raised about rising prices and the potential impact on households and businesses. Swinney said the lack of immediate action from the UK Government risks leaving people exposed to further …
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