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John Swinney: “But I'll use all the time that I've got there to try to advance the economic interests of Scotland.”

On the recordJune 12, 2026
But I'll use all the time that I've got there to try to advance the economic interests of Scotland.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Discussing his goals during the World Cup trip.

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