Scottish Economy Secretary Alister Jack Flynn says the SNP will “fight to protect” Scotland’s oil and gas sector while also supporting renewable energy. Speaking while campaigning in Aberdeen South ahead of Thursday’s Westminster by-election, Flynn presents the position as combining protection for traditional energy jobs and industries with continued investment in cleaner power. The reports agree that his comments are framed around the upcoming election campaign rather than a specific new policy announcement. Coverage across outlets focuses on the same core message: the SNP’s approach is described as simultaneously backing renewables and defending oil and gas. All sources reference that Flynn is campaigning locally in Aberdeen South and that the remarks are delivered as part of campaigning for the Westminster by-election. No outlet details major changes to energy policy, timelines, or legislation in the excerpted reporting. Overall, the reporting reflects a campaign-related statement intended to outline the SNP’s energy priorities for voters in the run-up to the vote.