Joe Fagan said "Power should sit as close as possible to the people it affects. That means a stronger Scotland in a changing UK." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 2, 2026

Power should sit as close as possible to the people it affects. That means a stronger Scotland in a changing UK.

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Joe Fagan

Scottish Labour

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Scottish Labour leadership pitch

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