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Gillian Mackay: “I'm delighted that the First Minister has finally listened to Green calls for our bus network to come back into public…”

On the recordOctober 18, 2026
I'm delighted that the First Minister has finally listened to Green calls for our bus network to come back into public hands, and franchising is an important step on that journey.
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Gillian Mackay
Scottish Green Party

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Commenting on John Swinney's bus control pledge.

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