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John Swinney: “It must be able to take risks to deliver greater economic returns.”

On the recordAugust 26, 2026
It must be able to take risks to deliver greater economic returns.
Said by
John Swinney
Scottish National Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

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First Minister of Scotland on the bank's investment strategy.

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