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John Swinney: “The governor of Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey, started off her speech in a most appropriate fashion. She said: ‘I…”

On the recordJuly 5, 2026
The governor of Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey, started off her speech in a most appropriate fashion. She said: ‘I hear the right words to say at the start of a speech like this is “No Scotland, no party.”’
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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Referencing Governor Healey's speech.

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