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Stephen Gethins: “In recent years in British politics I’ve seen this creeping insularity and inward-looking approach and exceptionalism…”

On the recordJune 17, 2026
In recent years in British politics I’ve seen this creeping insularity and inward-looking approach and exceptionalism that I don’t think is healthy in a world where we need interconnectedness and need to work together.
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Stephen Gethins
Scottish National Party

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Commenting on the state of British politics.

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