On the recordJune 9, 2026
Scotland’s return to the World Cup is an historic moment of national pride that brings communities together in a way that only football can.
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Alan Brown
Scottish National Party
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Commenting on Scotland's World Cup bank holiday
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Jun 9, 2026
It was absolutely right that the SNP Scottish Government recognised that fact and announced the bank holiday to allow people across Scotland – in our NHS and elsewhere – to enjoy and savour the moment.
Jul 9, 2026
Referring to Dunblane as 'one murder' is a shameful distortion of one of Scotland’s darkest days.
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