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Liam Kerr: “At a time when petrol prices are soaring and people’s energy bills are rising, it makes no sense that we’re not using…”

On the recordOctober 1, 2026
At a time when petrol prices are soaring and people’s energy bills are rising, it makes no sense that we’re not using resources available on our own doorstep.
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Liam Kerr
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

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Scottish Parliament debate on oil and gas projects

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