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Alyn Smith: Scotland was dragged out of Europe against our will, but we are left facing the disastrous consequences every day –…

On the recordAugust 24, 2026
Scotland was dragged out of Europe against our will, but we are left facing the disastrous consequences every day – nowhere is that felt more than in our world-class universities.
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Alyn Smith
Scottish National Party

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Commenting on the impact of Brexit on Scottish universities.

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