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Michael Shanks: sadly Scotland is missing out on the enormous economic and energy security potential

On the recordJuly 8, 2026
sadly Scotland is missing out on the enormous economic and energy security potential
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Michael Shanks
Labour Party

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UK energy minister comments on nuclear power

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