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Michael Marra: “If we don't change, we'll be here again in five years. And how's that going to feel?”

On the recordAugust 13, 2026
If we don't change, we'll be here again in five years. And how's that going to feel?
Said by
Michael Marra
Scottish Labour
Source
bbc.co.uk

Editor's note · Context

Closing remarks at Scottish Labour leadership hustings.

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