On Tuesday, Scotland’s first minister said his government would commit £25m to establish a “just transition” fund for Grangemouth.

This money would expedite any proposals which come from Project Willow, which is examining other industries which could exist on the site such as plastics recycling, hydrogen production and sustainable aviation fuel.

John Swinney said the additional £25m would take the Scottish government’s total investment for the site to £87m.

He also urged the UK government to at least match the Scottish government’s just transition fund.

Reacting to Sunday’s announcment, the first minister said the funding was a “step in the right direction,” but called for it to made available “immediately”.

“I welcome this response from the prime minister to my call earlier this week for the UK government to provide its fair share of support for Grangemouth,” he said.

“Everyone working at Grangemouth’s refinery is a valued employee with skills that are key to Scotland’s net zero future.

“We will continue to work constructively with the UK government to secure the site’s future.”