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John Swinney: “Westminster’s supertax on jobs is hurting Scotland, especially the north east. The UK Government must scrap the Energy…”

On the recordJuly 31, 2026
Westminster’s supertax on jobs is hurting Scotland, especially the north east. The UK Government must scrap the Energy Profits Levy and urgently act to protect jobs.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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Commenting on BP's North Sea business sale and its impact on jobs.

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