Swingeing cuts to Scots rural budget

The SNP has been slammed for planning swingeing cuts to the rural affairs budget.

Abi Kay
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Swingeing cuts to Scots rural budget

The SNP has been slammed for planning swingeing cuts to the rural affairs budget. Between 2022-23 and 206-27, the budget will rise from 881m to 885m, but the Scottish Conservatives said in effect, this...

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