Rural businesses miss out on Covid-19 support due to 'shambolic' Government response

Scottish Government’s handling of support for rural businesses has been branded ’shambolic’ by Shadow Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary Rachael Hamilton.

Ewan Pate
clock • 3 min read
Rural businesses miss out on Covid-19 support due to 'shambolic' Government response

Scottish Government's handling of support for rural businesses has been branded 'shambolic' by Shadow Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary Rachael Hamilton. The Conservative MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and...

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