On the recordOctober 11, 2026
It is utterly beyond parody for Mr Offord to ask me to act on racism while leading a party that has brought racism into this parliamentary chamber.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party
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heraldscotland.comIt is utterly beyond parody for Mr Offord to ask me to act on racism while leading a party that has brought racism into this parliamentary chamber.
Responding to Malcolm Offord's challenge.
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