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Kirsty Blackman: “The Labour Party’s choice to hike employer National Insurance contributions has hammered Scottish businesses and our…”

On the recordOctober 11, 2026
The Labour Party’s choice to hike employer National Insurance contributions has hammered Scottish businesses and our public services.
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Kirsty Blackman
Scottish National Party

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Commenting on Labour's tax increases and their impact.

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