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On the recordJune 30, 2026
If Andy Burnham genuinely believes people should have more control over their future, he can recognise that by confirming Scotland's national right to self-determination.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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Challenging Burnham on Scotland's right to self-determination.

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