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John Swinney: Mr Offord is under a misconception about the local connection rules because the local connection rules that were changed…

On the recordJune 11, 2026
Mr Offord is under a misconception about the local connection rules because the local connection rules that were changed by this government in 2022 did not change local connection rules for refugee households.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Responding to Thomas Offord's comments on immigration.

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