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‘No friends to the oil and gas industry’: Aberdeen South, the byelection where one topic dominates

The Guardian World Wednesday 17 June 2026, 14:00 UTC By Severin Carrell Scotland editor 1 min read
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Peter Murrell affair may feature, but contest seen as straight fight between SNP and Tories over energy policyThe contest for Aberdeen South, a constituency that spans urban social housing and detached homes with sculpted gardens, has been dominated by one topic: the future of North Sea oil and gas. The drama gripping the Labour party at Westminster and Andy Burham’s nascent leadership pitch in Makerfield barely affects this byelection, which also takes place on Thursday. The vote is touted...

Peter Murrell affair may feature, but contest seen as straight fight between SNP and Tories over energy policy

The contest for Aberdeen South, a constituency that spans urban social housing and detached homes with sculpted gardens, has been dominated by one topic: the future of North Sea oil and gas.

The drama gripping the Labour party at Westminster and Andy Burham’s nascent leadership pitch in Makerfield barely affects this byelection, which also takes place on Thursday. The vote is touted as a straight fight between the Scottish National party and the Conservatives, and one in which energy policy dominates.

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Aberdeen South (LOCATION) Peter Murrell (PERSON) SNP (ORG) Tories (ORG) North Sea (LOCATION) the Labour party (ORG) Westminster (LOCATION) Andy Burham’s (PERSON) Makerfield (LOCATION) the Scottish National party (ORG) Conservatives (ORG)
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