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Paul Sweeney: “The current system is not working. It is a blunt instrument and I have been calling for the council to adopt a more…”

On the recordJune 14, 2026
The current system is not working. It is a blunt instrument and I have been calling for the council to adopt a more discretionary approach.
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Paul Sweeney
Scottish Labour

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Discussing the need for reform in Glasgow's rates policy.

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