On the recordAugust 23, 2026
I think Anas Sarwar’s shadow cabinet got it wrong because I’m not the continuity candidate.
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Joe Fagan
Scottish Labour
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heraldscotland.comI think Anas Sarwar’s shadow cabinet got it wrong because I’m not the continuity candidate.
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