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Kemi Badenoch: John Swinney should be prioritising bringing down people’s bills, growing Scotland’s economy, restoring standards in…

On the recordSeptember 6, 2026
John Swinney should be prioritising bringing down people’s bills, growing Scotland’s economy, restoring standards in schools and backing new drilling in the North Sea.
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Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party

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Outlining priorities for John Swinney.

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