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Meghan Gallacher: “But John Swinney can still find the money for the swanky new HMP Glasgow, which has seen costs spiral to over £1…”

On the recordJuly 5, 2026
But John Swinney can still find the money for the swanky new HMP Glasgow, which has seen costs spiral to over £1 billion. This exposes the Nationalists warped priorities.
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Meghan Gallacher
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

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Criticizing government spending priorities.

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