- The Scottish government and environmental organizations have voiced opposition to plans for dishing out more than 100 North Sea oil and gas drilling licenses reportedly put forward by Liz Truss, the Conservative politician vying to be the UK’s next prime minister.
- Scotland’s government, however, opposes the drilling frenzy, despite the fact that Scotland is at the heart of the UK offshore oil and gas industry.
UK Conservative Candidate Promises North Sea Oil Drilling Boom
