Scotland's public sector swells to record size despite John Swinney's pledge to shrink the state

Daily Mail - Nov 13, 2026

Scotland's public sector has swelled to a record size - despite First Minister John Swinney pledging to shrink the state.

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Scotland's public sector swells to record size despite John Swinney's pledge to shrink the state

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