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Dave Doogan: “The fact that the UK government has taken over £400 billion of Scotland's energy wealth, and hoarded it at Westminster…”

On the recordAugust 26, 2026
The fact that the UK government has taken over £400 billion of Scotland's energy wealth, and hoarded it at Westminster, while the Labour Party destroys thousands of Scottish energy jobs, underlines why Scotland needs independence so we can lower energy bills, invest in our economy, create jobs and build a better future.
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Dave Doogan
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Arguing for Scottish independence in light of energy policies.

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