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Scotland: Government sets out intentions for economic recovery in Holyrood debate
The Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh

TRADE union and opposition leaders have said that the SNP government must go further to ensure workers are put at the heart of Scotland’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. 

During a debate in Holyrood today, the government set out its intentions.

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy Kate Forbes underlined the need to bring forward a sustainable economic recovery. 

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