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Kemi Badenoch: Instead, he’s shamefully once again preferring to grandstand on the international stage at a time when Scots are sick of…

On the recordSeptember 6, 2026
Instead, he’s shamefully once again preferring to grandstand on the international stage at a time when Scots are sick of paying more but getting less.
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Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party

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Criticizing John Swinney's focus on international issues.

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