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Alyn Smith: These figures show Brexit has hammered our universities, but attracting the brightest and best overseas students to…

On the recordAugust 24, 2026
These figures show Brexit has hammered our universities, but attracting the brightest and best overseas students to Scotland also meant those people made Scotland their home – that is an incredible economic benefit that Scotland has lost.
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Alyn Smith
Scottish National Party

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Discussing the economic impact of Brexit on Scotland.

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