# Aberdeen By-Election: Energy Sector Showdown

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Podcast: [Glasgow News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/glasgow-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610185)
Published: 2026-05-22T17:10:55+00:00
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Kemi Badenoch, a Conservative leader, visited Aberdeen, criticizing the Scottish National Partys handling of the oil and gas industry. She accused the SNP of neglecting the sector, leading to job losses and funding decline. Badenoch urged voters to support Conservative candidate Douglas Lumsden, framing the by-election as a referendum on the industry. The SNPs candidate, Richard Thomson, countered, calling Badenochs comments hypocritical and highlighting the SNPs commitment to supporting Scottish jobs. Other candidates also weighed in, with Jorg Shelton-Eckstein of the Scottish Greens focusing on neglect by governments and fossil fuel companies, and Mel Sullivan of the Scottish Liberal Democrats pointing to rising household bills and long GP waiting times. The by-election is set to be a significant contest, reflecting public sentiment on the future of oil and gas in the region. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/55d21341ba15eca2

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