On the recordJuly 7, 2026
While we still need oil and gas, we should be decreasing our reliance on countries in the Middle East and from friends of Vladimir Putin.
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Jack Middleton
Scottish National Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
Middleton advocates for domestic oil and gas production.
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