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11,700 Highland Workers Face Furlough Cliff Edge

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Highlands and Islands Scottish Greens MSP John Finnie (pictured) has slammed the UK Government for ending the furlough scheme, warning that more than 240,000 workers across Scotland face an uncertain future as a result.

11,700 workers in the Highlands were still on the furlough scheme at the beginning of last month, with many more now believed to have been re-furloughed since hospitality venues were hit by additional restrictions.

John Finnie said:

โ€œThe UK Chancellorโ€™s decision to end the furlough scheme this week, in the middle of a second wave of coronavirus will be devastating for workers in the Highlands.

โ€œWith the virus once again out of control in many parts of the country itโ€™s clear that more support is required, yet the UK Government has taken the reckless decision to reduce wage support.

โ€œThe replacement for the furlough scheme is completely inadequate and will disgracefully drive more workers into hardship.

โ€œItโ€™s clearer than ever that the Tories couldnโ€™t give two hoots about the Highlandsโ€™s workers.โ€

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