On the recordAugust 16, 2026
My thoughts are with Jason Arday’s family, and everyone close to him, at this tremendously difficult time.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party
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thenational.scotMy thoughts are with Jason Arday’s family, and everyone close to him, at this tremendously difficult time.
Commenting on the death of Jason Arday.
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