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John Swinney: I look forward to doing that to turn the mandate that I received from the people of Scotland into reality.

On the recordJuly 26, 2026
I look forward to doing that to turn the mandate that I received from the people of Scotland into reality.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Expressing commitment to fulfilling his mandate.

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