Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.
BBC News reports: Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.
This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Rosebank, Scottish Labour and Labour.
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