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UK Minister Pushes Jobs Over Independence in Scotland

1/30/2026

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Liz Kendall, a UK government minister, said the Holyrood election should focus on the SNP's record, not a second independence referendum.
During a Lanarkshire visit, she announced Scotland's first AI Growth Zone, expected to create 3,400 jobs.
Scotland Office minister Kirsty McNeill supported Kendall, urging a Scottish Labour government to manage public services and the economy.

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Liz Kendall, a UK government minister, said the Holyrood election should focus on the SNP's record, not a second independence referendum.
During a Lanarkshire visit, she announced Scotland's first AI Growth Zone, expected to create 3,400 jobs.
Scotland Office minister Kirsty McNeill supported Kendall, urging a Scottish Labour government to manage public services and the economy.