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Paul Hutcheon

Humza Yousaf accused of being 'spokesperson' for whisky industry ahead of Rishi Sunak summit

A health charity has accused the new First Minister of acting like the “spokesperson” for the whisky industry.

Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) hit out at Humza Yousaf after he said he would use a meeting with the Prime Minister to argue against tax rises on whisky.

Last month’s Budget by the UK Government saw Scotch whisky hit with a 10.1 per cent tax increase.

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