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Rhoda Grant MSP Pushes SNP/ Greens About Ferry Compensation For Island Businesses

[IMG][/IMG] Following the announcement on 1 June 2023 that the Lochboisdale ferry service is to be withdrawn in June 2023, Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant asked Scottish Government about compensation for affected businesses for the third time. In the Holyrood chamber during questioning on depopulation, Mrs Grant told the minister for equalities, migration and refugees, Emma Roddick: "Depopulation is caused by people finding it too difficult to live in rural and island communities. [Read Full Article]