The head of Iberdrola-owned ScottishPower Renewables said Scotland and the rest of Britain are suffering as a result of UK government “allergy” to onshore wind, as Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon restated her strong support for the sector.

Addressing the All Energy conference in Glasgow,  ScottishPower Renewables CEO Keith Anderson said the negative policy approach taken by the London government to onshore development is counter-productive.