Rosebank row: Reports suggests Energy Secretary minded to block new oil field

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Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, Chancellor John Healey, and Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander visit the St Fergus Gas Terminal / Picture by Lauren Hurley - No 10 Downing Street
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Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, Chancellor John Healey, and Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander visit the St Fergus Gas Terminal / Picture by Lauren Hurley - No 10 Downing Street

Ministers said to be divided on plans for controversial new oil project, sparking fierce lobbying from fossil fuel industry, trade unions, and President Trump

The row over plans to develop the Rosebank oil field escalated last night, following reports Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is leaning towards blocking the controversial project...

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