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Russell Findlay: “But Scotland's benefits system under the SNP is broken. Around one pound of every seven spent by them goes on benefits.”

On the recordOctober 5, 2026
But Scotland's benefits system under the SNP is broken. Around one pound of every seven spent by them goes on benefits.
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Russell Findlay
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

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Scottish Conservative leader's speech at UK conference

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