New Scotland First Minister vows to 'seize net zero opportunities'

James Murray
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New Scotland First Minister vows to 'seize net zero opportunities'

Humza Yousaf commits to Scotland's net zero goal, as Labour calls on government to deliver genuinely ambitious 'Green Day' response to US subsidy blitz

Scotland's incoming First Minister Humza Yousaf has underscored the SNP's commitment to accelerating the country's decarbonisation efforts, promising to "seize the economic and social opportunities of...

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