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.
Alyn Smith: “These figures show Brexit has hammered our universities, but attracting the brightest and best overseas students to…”
On the recordAugust 24, 2026
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Alyn Smith
Scottish National Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
Discussing the economic impact of Brexit on Scotland.
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