Scottish Government accused of putting nationalism ahead of public safety on railways

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Scottish Government accused of putting nationalism ahead of public safety on railways

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Date - 22nd March 2017
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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The British Transport Police Federation chairman will today accuse Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of pursuing cynical ideology, against the interest of rail passengers and their safety. In a strident address to members at the...

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