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George Foulkes: “And secondly, they can say if you continue to do this then we are going to restrict the finances that you get and use…”

On the recordSeptember 8, 2026
And secondly, they can say if you continue to do this then we are going to restrict the finances that you get and use powers to ring-fence the money we are giving to you.
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George Foulkes
Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Suggesting financial restrictions on the Scottish Government.

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