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On the recordJuly 17, 2026
I would urge the incoming UK administration to urgently redress this given the damage that has been done to businesses, organisations and citizens across Scotland.
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Stephen Gethins
Scottish National Party

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Calling for a special deal for Scotland post-Brexit.

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