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Alyn Smith: A Brexit which Scotland never voted has hammered our economy – hitting our key food and drink and oil and chemicals…

On the recordJune 21, 2026
A Brexit which Scotland never voted has hammered our economy – hitting our key food and drink and oil and chemicals industries hardest by making trade with our closest allies harder.
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Alyn Smith
Scottish National Party

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Discussing the negative effects of Brexit on Scottish industries.

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