Scottish Parliament passes motion for energy devolution, UK Government rejects it
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Shetland News
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Summary
The Scottish Government passed a motion at Holyrood calling for energy powers to be devolved to Scotland, with 70 votes in favor and 54 against. The motion, brought by energy minister Stephen Gethins and supported by Shetland MSP Hannah Mary Goodlad, was immediately rejected by the UK Government. Amendments from other parties, including one from Orkney MSP Liam McArthur, failed to gain sufficient support. The article covers the political debate around Scottish energy independence and the ongoing constitutional tension between Holyrood and Westminster.
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It was eventually passed by a majority of 70 votes to 54, with amendments tabled by other parties failing to secure enough backing
THE SCOTTISH Government has backed a motion to see energy powers devolved to Scotland – but was immediately knocked back by the UK Government
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