On the recordJune 20, 2026
it is a referendum on the oil and gas industry and the people of Aberdeen have give a resounding answer that we back the oil and gas industry
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Douglas Lumsden
Conservative Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
In his victory speech after winning the by-election.
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People understand this is a chance for them to send both Labour and the SNP a strong message about the oil and gas industry.
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