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This isn't a tough choice. A very modest amount of global oil will do next to nothing for our economy. Even in Aberdeen, one field will do very little. Not drilling is easy, listen to your people Andy!

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[–] RyanDownyJr@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago

Isn't this a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation? The government is on the hook if they break the agreement that was made under previous leadership (Tory's), or he lets it continue on and it at least produces jobs. The small amount of oil it produces comparison to the rest of the world is nil