Scottish Greens press Swinney to say where the SNP stands on oil and gas as their conference closes
At the Scottish Greens' conference in Inverness, co-leader Gillian Mackay accused John Swinney of 'years of swithering' on oil and gas and urged him to oppose Rosebank. The conference ended early without debating a motion on polyamorous rights, and the party condemned a masked far-right demonstration at Edinburgh Castle.
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How each side framed it
Left-leaning outlets
The party's message: Greens condemn a 'far-right masked protest at Edinburgh Castle' (The National); the Herald reports the conference ended early without debating a polyamory rights motion.
Centre outlets
Centre-rated outlets headline it: “Scottish Greens call on Swinney to stop 'swithering' on oil and gas” (BBC News); “Scottish Greens promise ‘millennial rail card’ paid for by wealthy flyers” (The Scotsman).
Right-leaning outlets
Pressure on the SNP: 'Why the Greens are a threat to John Swinney' (Times analysis); Gillian Mackay urges Swinney to say where he stands on energy (Evening Standard).
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Scottish Greens urge John Swinney to say where he stands on energy policy - The National (Scotland)
Scottish Greens urge John Swinney to say where he stands on energy policy
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The paradox: The Greens are pressing a party they used to govern with.
What each side may be protecting: Greens: the climate and a fast move off oil and gas. SNP: North Sea jobs and a managed transition.
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (6 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| The Herald (Scotland) | Centre-left | The Glasgow Herald is published by Herald & Times Group, which is owned by Newsquest Media Group Ltd. Newsquest is the second-largest publisher in the United Kingdom, publishing 205 brands including 165 newspapers. Further, Newsquest is owned by US-based Gannett which publishes USA Today. source |
| The National (Scotland) | Centre-left | The National is operated by Newsquest Media Group Ltd., a UK-based local media publisher. Newsquest is a wholly owned subsidiary of USA TODAY Co., Inc., the media company formerly known as Gannett Company, which also controls AZthe USA TODAY Network of national and local news outlets in the United States and regional titles in the United Kingdom. Revenue is generated from advertising and subscription sales source |
| BBC News | Centre | The BBC operates under a Royal Charter. Oversight is managed by the BBC Board, and regulatory authority rests with Ofcom. source |
| The Scotsman | Centre | JPIMedia owns the Scotsman. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue..push({}); source |
| Evening Standard | Centre-right | The newspaper is majority-owned by Russian businessman and former KGB agent Alexander Lebedev and the Daily Mail and General Trust. Revenue is generated through advertising. source |
| The Times | Centre-right | The Times and Sunday Times is owned by News UK (News Corp UK & Ireland Limited), which American News Corp owns. The owner and Executive Chairman of News Corp are Rupert Murdoch. Revenue is derived from advertising and subscription fees. source |