The former energy minister, Chris Skidmore, has resigned over new legislation to offer more offshore oil and gas licences, prompting another by-election. In a statement released tonight on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Skidmore said: “I cannot vote for a bill that clearly promotes the production of new oil and gas.” The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill will be debated in the House of Commons on Monday (8 January 2024). It requires the industry regulator to invite oil and gas companies to … read more »
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