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Alex Salmond is still haunting the SNP
The former first minister will use all his considerable political wiles to make the most of Ash Regan’s defection.
ByNew Times,
New Thinking.
Explore a diverse range of articles examining the Scottish National Party (SNP), covering its policies, leadership, electoral impact, and key debates surrounding Scottish independence and devolved governance.
The former first minister will use all his considerable political wiles to make the most of Ash Regan’s defection.
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