The deposit return scheme which is aimed at encouraging recycling of plastic and glass drinks bottles and cans has become the latest divisive issue in the SNP leadership race.
As she officially launched her campaign today, Kate Forbes said the current timetable for the initiative had left businesses fearing “economic carnage”.
But rival Humza Yousaf insisted imposing it on bigger producers would help tackle the climate emergency.
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