Scottish families are saving £444 a year on free prescriptions as people in England pay through the teeth for access to basic healthcare – that’s the difference between SNP-run Scotland and Labour-run England.
Michelle Campbell: “Scottish families are saving £444 a year on free prescriptions as people in England pay through the teeth for access to…”
On the recordJuly 19, 2026
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Michelle Campbell
Scottish National Party
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heraldscotland.comEditor's note · Context
Commenting on the financial impact of free prescriptions in Scotland.
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