On the recordAugust 16, 2026
Many commentators, who made many hard comments, must now consider the impact of their words.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party
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thenational.scotMany commentators, who made many hard comments, must now consider the impact of their words.
Addressing media coverage of Jason Arday.
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