Jake Swindells - Scottish Countryside Alliance

Scotland's sea-fishing industry presents a striking contradiction. It remains a major economic asset, yet its prosperity increasingly rests on marine ecosystems under pressure, disputed international quotas & a fleet whose benefits are unevenly distributed.countryside-alliance.org/news-content-t…

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The Scottish Countryside Alliance have responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the price cap of essential food items, which can be viewed below ⤵️

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Following on from yesterday's budget announcement, where the CA had 10 asks for John Healey and Andy Burnham, from the family farm tax to VAT on heating oil ➡️ hear what Jake had to say about the budget.
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