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Graham Leadbitter: My constituents, energy workers, and families across the Highlands have been left dumbfounded that the UK Labour…

On the recordAugust 20, 2026
My constituents, energy workers, and families across the Highlands have been left dumbfounded that the UK Labour Government blocked 1500 jobs in the Highlands and a £1.5bn investment in our renewables industry.
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Graham Leadbitter
Scottish National Party

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Questioning Labour's investment decisions in Scotland.

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