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Jackie Baillie: “If John Swinney has nothing to hide, he should welcome the chance to get answers on this sordid affair – but for some…”

On the recordJune 9, 2026
If John Swinney has nothing to hide, he should welcome the chance to get answers on this sordid affair – but for some reason he is determined to try and dodge scrutiny.
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Jackie Baillie
Scottish Labour

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Scottish Labour depute leader on the inquiry into Peter Murrell.

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