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Dave Doogan: People in Scotland don’t want to hear any more empty promises about ‘hope in their hearts’ – they want money in their…

On the recordAugust 11, 2026
People in Scotland don’t want to hear any more empty promises about ‘hope in their hearts’ – they want money in their pockets.
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Dave Doogan
Scottish National Party

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Criticizing Labour's approach to energy bills.

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