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John Swinney: “If he and his party are serious about this, a solid first step would be to turn Victoria Quay over to homes for the…”

On the recordAugust 30, 2026
If he and his party are serious about this, a solid first step would be to turn Victoria Quay over to homes for the families who made Leith.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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Discussing housing solutions in Leith.

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