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Greens Urge SNP to Introduce ‘Amazon Tax’ on Big Online Businesses

The proposal would add a surcharge through business rates to large online retailers as the party says falling footfall is hurting local shops.

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The Greens said big retailers were making ‘obscene profits’ while high streets are being ‘hollowed out’.

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The NationalThe National
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Greens call for new 'Amazon tax' on online retail giants' 'obscene profits'

THE Greens have called on the Scottish Government to introduce an “Amazon tax” on big online retailers.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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Scottish Greens call for ‘Amazon tax’ on big online retailers

Scottish Greens call for an ‘Amazon tax’ on major online retailers, saying it could support local businesses and high streets; retail chiefs oppose the plan.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Greens urge SNP to introduce ‘Amazon tax’ on big online businesses

The Greens said big retailers were making ‘obscene profits’ while high streets are being ‘hollowed out’.

·London, United Kingdom
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thehighlandtimes.comthehighlandtimes.com

Scottish Greens Call for Amazon Tax to Help Save Scotland's High Streets

Scottish Greens MSP Laura Moodie is urging ministers to introduce an Amazon Tax on large online retailers to support struggling independent businesses and town centres.

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thehighlandtimes.com broke the news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
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