SNP minister says Westminster's approval of the Jackdaw gas field was the 'right' decision despite her party's 'presumption against' drilling

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville added a major caveat: she admitted the Scottish Government had not seen the full details behind the decision. She told BBC's Sunday Show she was 'presuming' domestic gas production was better for the climate than imports. Scottish Green co-leader Gillian Mackay said the SNP's 'change of heart' was 'disappointing'. A ruling on the Rosebank oil field off Shetland is still to come.

Energy giant Equinor says its threat to pull North Sea investment 'remains the same'.

Jackdaw will create just 27 direct jobs, while Rosebank promises more than 400.

A YouGov poll found 57 per cent of Scots back more exploration licences.