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SGF urges MSPs to champion local stores in its Scottish Election manifesto

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The leading trade association for the Scottish convenience sector has today (29 July), published its manifesto ahead of the Scottish General Election on 7 May 2026. Setting out key priorities for the next Scottish government and calling for newly elected MSPs to support their local…

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