Politics By The Pound

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Dec 5, 202433:14Government & Organizations

Was the pound in your pocket or politicking at the heart of the Scottish budget? The team are joined by economist Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director at the Fraser of Allander Institute, at the University of Strathclyde, to d...

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