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Douglas Alexander: “Sumitomo Electric choosing the Highlands for the UK's first subsea HVDC cable factory shows what Scotland has to offer…”

On the recordOctober 19, 2026
Sumitomo Electric choosing the Highlands for the UK's first subsea HVDC cable factory shows what Scotland has to offer: The skills, ports and expertise to lead the energy industries of the future.
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Douglas Alexander
Labour Party

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