Scottish independence would render £200bn oil and gas deal unaffordable,first ever cabinet assembly in Scotland will hearDavid Cameron will exhaust his first ever cabinet assembly in Scotland to promise a revolution in North Sea oil and gas extraction worth up to £200bn over two decades – but that this will only be affordable whether the union stays together.
As the PM and his entourage make the trip to Aberdeen, he will set out steps to revive the industry, and which has suffered declining production for years. His visit to Scotland comes as two new polls found a growing number likely to vote no to independence,with 37% for and 47-49% against.
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Source: theguardian.com