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Ross Greer: The Scottish Government can already borrow through existing routes which are cheaper and lower risk. Why would the SNP…

On the recordAugust 23, 2026
The Scottish Government can already borrow through existing routes which are cheaper and lower risk. Why would the SNP choose to issue expensive bonds instead, especially when they put another barrier in the way of Scottish independence?
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Ross Greer
Scottish Green Party

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Criticism of the Scottish Government's bond plan.

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