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Rebecca McCurdy & Peter A Walker

Scotland Office spent nearly £1.5 million on spin doctor fees since 2021

Westminster’s Scotland Office has been accused of “squandering” taxpayers’ money, as more than £1.5m is spent on spin doctors in two years.

Information disclosed through written parliamentary questions showed expenditure on communications staff was £944,645 in 2021/22 and £612,028 between April and October 2022/23.

Spending for 2020/21 was £906,177, according to the written reply from Scottish Secretary Alister Jack.

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