MPs and trade unions join growing calls for robust 'just transition' plan for oil and gas

Michael Holder
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Group of cross party MPs calls for more detailed plan and funding to accelerate fair transition from oil and gas to clean energy, with their calls echoed by 24 trade union leaders

Pressure is mounting on the government to provide a clearer, more detailed plan for supporting oil and gas workers in the North Sea as the UK economy shifts away from fossil fuels and towards cleaner energy...

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