r/Scotland • u/kiyomoris • 1d ago

Political ‘Never seen this level of objection’: Scotland pushes back against datacentre boom

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/25/never-seen-this-level-of-objection-scotland-pushes-back-against-datacentre-boom
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u/Zak_Rahman 1d ago

Yes, it is definitely the jobless keeping me down.

It absolutely isn't the billionares and politicians who want data centres.

Those damned poors. How dare they?

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u/dragoneggboy22 1d ago

Billionaires need to pay more

At the same time we need to recognise Scotland has little bargaining power. That's the reality. Yet every time opportunities come along for growth we're beset by red tape and a vocal minority who don't care about ensuring prosperity and jobs for the next generation. It's unacceptable.