# Edinburgh Trams Payback Under Fire

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-06-26T05:08:14+00:00
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## Resource

Edinburgh Trams’ former boss Lea Harrison cashed out a staggering £327,713 when he quit in January — just as the company merged into the Lothian Group — sparking outrage over what critics call a scandalous misuse of public money, ten times the city’s average salary. Council leaders demand accountability, calling for a full investigation into whether proper procedures were followed, while Harrison swiftly landed a new high-paying role at Blackpool Transport, boosting his total earnings to over £520,000 last year. The council has thrown its weight behind the probe, insisting this kind of payout must never happen again — and that taxpayer funds deserve better than such lavish exits. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/34a3b15326ec43ba

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