It is crystal clear that the UK Government’s destructive tax regime is harming investment and jobs in Scotland – and the new Prime Minister must look at this issue as a matter of urgency.
On the recordAugust 4, 2026
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
Commenting after a roundtable meeting with industry leaders.
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