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Kristopher Leask: Every pound wasted chasing nuclear fantasies is money that could be spent protecting communities, cutting bills and…

On the recordJuly 5, 2026
Every pound wasted chasing nuclear fantasies is money that could be spent protecting communities, cutting bills and preparing Scotland for the climate impacts that are already here,
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Kristopher Leask
Scottish Green Party

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Emphasis on prioritizing renewable energy funding.

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