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On the recordJune 7, 2026
The cheek of a man on his income, with his lifestyle and with a holiday home in Portugal, pleading poverty to exploit a legal aid system his party has hollowed out while in government is not only staggering but is a slap in the face to Scottish taxpayers.
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Jackie Baillie
Scottish Labour

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing Peter Murrell's use of legal aid.

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