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John Swinney: “I think what it demonstrates is an appalling level of judgement by Anas Sarwar.”

On the recordJuly 23, 2026
I think what it demonstrates is an appalling level of judgement by Anas Sarwar.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Discussing Sarwar's acceptance of a peerage.

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