Scottish Tory fishing revolt fears recede

By Jenny Hjul | November 15, 2018

FEARS of a revolt by Scotland’s Tory MPs over fishing receded last night after the Scottish Secretary, David Mundell, backed the Brexit deal. He emerged from the five-hour Cabinet meeting saying it was now clear the UK would leave the Common Fisheries Policy in 2020, adding that a no-deal would be ‘appalling’ for Scotland. Earlier,…

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Stirling deal funds new Institute of Aquaculture

By Jenny Hjul | May 31, 2018

A TOTAL of £90.2 million is being invested into Stirling and Clackmannanshire by the Scottish and UK governments that will benefit aquaculture developments in the region. The money – £45.1 million for each area – is part of the City Region Deals, which are designed to drive economic growth. The University of Stirling will receive…

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