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Peter A Walker

SNP admits to 'rushed advice and decision' in steelworks sale

Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Willie Rennie has condemned the Scottish Government for rushing the deal it made in 2016 with Dalzell steelworks.

A Freedom of Information request made by the party showed the government admitting to the “rushed” transaction with Tata in a series of emails.

It had asked the government to provide information on whether the Scottish Government have any claim to the land upon which Dalzell steelworks are situated.

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