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Collaboration and partnership in focus for John Swinney at Royal Highland Show

The First Minister spoke of taking a partnership approach with the supply chain and Government

Alex Black
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Collaboration and partnership in focus for John Swinney at Royal Highland Show

Speaking at the Quality Meat Scotland breakfast at the Royal Highland Show, First Minister John Swinney looked to assure farmers that he understood the challenges they faced. He also moved to emphasise...

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