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Michael Marra: “I tell you, it’s when you’re the person who is actually a threat to the establishment, when you want to shake things up…”

On the recordAugust 23, 2026
I tell you, it’s when you’re the person who is actually a threat to the establishment, when you want to shake things up and change the direction of the party, that’s when people come shooting.
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Michael Marra
Scottish Labour

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Scottish Labour leadership debate

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