JOHN SWINNEY challenged the Labour government in Westminster today to match his pledge of a £25 million cash injection into Grangemouth oil refinery — but unions have demanded more action from both governments.

Scotland’s First Minister hopes the funds will secure a just transition for the hundreds of workers set to lose their livelihoods when the PetroIneos oil refinery closes in May, enabling the delivery of recommendations from the Project Willow feasibility study focussed on turning the complex into a low-carbon energy centre.

He said: “Any redundancy, whether voluntary or compulsory, is a matter of deep regret.