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Scotland data center approval sparks corruption concerns for Conservative Party

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A controversy has emerged in Scotland regarding the approval of data centers. It has been revealed that the treasurer of the Conservative Party controls a company, CXTech, which is seeking government subsidies to build what could be Scotland's largest data center. This development follows a vote in the Scottish Parliament where the Tories reportedly opposed a pause on the rapid expansion of data centers in the region. AI

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Scotland data center approval sparks corruption concerns for Conservative Party

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    The Tories in Holyrood voted against pausing the rush for data centres in Scotland. Now we find out that the Tory party treasurer controls a company, CXTech , t

    The Tories in Holyrood voted against pausing the rush for data centres in Scotland. Now we find out that the Tory party treasurer controls a company, CXTech , that is proposing to build the largest data centre in Scotland - with government subsidies. Corruption anyone? 🤮🤑 https:/…

    LINKS theferret.scot/scotland-data-centre-graha…

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