A re-elected SNP government at Holyrood would give eligible islanders £300 towards their energy bills this winter, John Swinney has said.The First Minister announced the £16 million proposal while visiting the Western Isles on Thursday, along with £10,000 of support for young people looking to build a home on the islands as a primary residence in a bid to tackle declining populations.A further £75 million would be invested in island housing, including £25 million for councils to identify affordable housing for key workers.
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