As the controversial development gets the sign off, it provides a clear line in the sand between the two main parties.
The GMB Union agrees with the government's approach to granting new oil and gas licences in the North Sea and similarly believes it will make the UK less reliant on imported gas.
Their general secretary, Gary Smith, even took a swipe at Labour's stance, claiming:"We need a plan, not bans."and the two-child benefit cap - Labour seems quick to criticise Tory policy but less quick to reverse it. On Sky News, shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said despite being against the Rosebank development, Labour would not revoke it were they to win the next general election.Sky News Monday to Thursday at 7pm. Watch live on Sky channel 501, Freeview 233, Virgin 602, the Sky News website and app or YouTube.
But carving clear dividing lines between themselves and the Conservatives is a key priority for Labour as it gears up campaigning for a general election., Labour will be hoping this new project will add to their characterisation of a Tory party bereft of ideas and unable to create the green economy of the future.
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