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Stephen Gethins: “Behind these figures are tens of thousands of skilled, well-paid jobs either directly involved in generating renewable…”

On the recordJune 30, 2026
Behind these figures are tens of thousands of skilled, well-paid jobs either directly involved in generating renewable electricity or supporting it through supply chains across the country,
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Stephen Gethins
Scottish National Party

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Discussing renewable energy job creation in Scotland.

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