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John Swinney: “We now need to turn that principle into an opportunity for people to make their voice heard.”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2026
We now need to turn that principle into an opportunity for people to make their voice heard.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Responding to Scottish Labour leader's comments on independence.

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