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Stephen Flynn: “Our message to Andy Burnham is simple. If he believes the United Kingdom status quo is worth saving – then bring it on…”

On the recordOctober 15, 2026
Our message to Andy Burnham is simple. If he believes the United Kingdom status quo is worth saving – then bring it on, and let the people of Scotland decide.
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Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party

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Challenging Andy Burnham on a second independence referendum.

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