The Scottish Greens are to force a vote at Holyrood over whether the controversial Rosebank development should be given the green light.

It comes after John Swinney refused to clearly state his position on the oil field last week, saying only that any development should pass a “climate compatibility” test.

Pressed on the matter by Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer, the First Minister said that developments such as Rosebank – the UK’s largest undeveloped oil field – would have to be “compatible with our journey to net zero”.

However, he also stressed there would continue to be a need for oil and gas over the coming years, while the country transitions away from fossil fuels.

While Wednesday’s vote at Holyrood will be symbolic, it marks a chance for MSPs to make their views known ahead

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