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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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