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    Aberdeen Journal: Oil and gas: A key battleground in the Scottish independence debate

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The oil and gas sector, a major driver of the Scottish and wider UK economy, has been a key battleground in the independence debate.

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Aberdeen Journal: Oil and gas: A key battleground in the Scottish independence debate

The oil and gas sector, a major driver of the Scottish and wider UK economy, has been a key battleground in the independence debate.

The question is, would the industry flourish even further in an independent Scotland, or does it require the “broad shoulders” of the UK Government to ensure future prosperity?

And what levels of tax revenues can we expect from an industry facing warnings of declining exploration and falling production as the remaining reserves become harder and more expensive to extract?
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