Scottish Conservative MSP for North East Scotland since 2021
The UK government has announced plans to delink electricity prices from gas, expand renewables, and support energy workers. These measures aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, stabilize bills, and boost clean energy deployment in response to recent global energy market disruptions.
Aberdeen South by-election has become a focal point for energy policy and regional economic concerns as Conservative, Reform, and SNP candidates campaign around oil jobs, decarbonisation, and Holyrood Westminster power dynamics. Voters weigh support for drilling against environmental and economic questions.