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Stephen Gethins: Cost of living pressures have been exacerbated at a time when families can least afford it, with a £250 increase in food…

On the recordJune 18, 2026
Cost of living pressures have been exacerbated at a time when families can least afford it, with a £250 increase in food and drink bills due to leaving the EU
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Stephen Gethins
Scottish National Party

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Addressing cost of living issues post-Brexit

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