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First Minister John Swinney to visit Inverclyde amid 'jobs crisis'

Inverclyde Council says the area has lost up to 1,800 jobs and needs special support to attract new employers.

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John Swinney is to visit Inverclyde today for crunch talks regarding the area's ongoing jobs crisis.

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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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John Swinney says Inverclyde needs 'special' attention after ship yard job losses

The First Minister admits Inverclyde is facing 'real issues' following more than 1,500 job losses and admits 'special' actions need to be put in place

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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John Swinney urged to intervene as he visits council hit by huge job losses

JOHN Swinney is facing calls to take action to support one of Scotland’s smallest council areas after it was hit by the cumulative loss of around…

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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First Minister John Swinney to visit Inverclyde amid 'jobs crisis'

John Swinney is to visit Inverclyde today for crunch talks regarding the area's ongoing jobs crisis.

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BBC NewsBBC News
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Swinney visits 'crisis' Inverclyde towns asking for help after 1,500 job losses

Inverclyde has been hit hard with job losses after decades of deindustrialisation and population decline.

·London, United Kingdom
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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, August 24, 2026.
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