McArthur calls for clarity over BP job losses

Liam McArthur MSP has today called for clarity over the scale of job losses in Scotland after BP announced that it is to cut 4,700 jobs and 3,000 contractor roles from its global workforce.

BP has about 14,000 UK workers, with approximately 2,000 based in Scotland as of 2023.

Mr McArthur MSP said:

"This will be very tough news for all of those jobs are under threat. We need urgent clarity about how many of the affected jobs will be in Scotland.

"If jobs in Scotland are at risk then Scottish Government will need to work with BP, trade unions and workers to preserve expertise and skills and help people transition to new roles.

"There are major questions over Scotland's energy security. We must ensure that talented people are not thrown onto the scrap heap as a result of poorly thought-out government policies or changing market conditions."