Barney Crockett says Sir Keir Starmer's oil and gas strategy is a 'brutal attack' on the industry.
"Integrity required me to leave," he said.
"I think I was very nonplussed and dismayed when the announcement was made about the end of all new developments in the North Sea and also the demand for a much higher level of tax.More from NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland - BBC NewsAsked whether there were any circumstances that he would consider re-joining the Labour Party he said: "Unfortunately water goes under the bridge.
He added: "Keir Starmer, who I've always supported and had a high regard for, made the most brutal attack on the industry I ever remember hearing."
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