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Ged Killen

Scottish Labour risks irrelevance if it doesn’t listen to voters

This election felt like watching a slow motion car crash. The leadership got this wrong, and they need to fix it - by being straight with people…

By Ged Killen

Scottish Labour risks irrelevance if it doesn’t listen to voters

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The SNP wanted to clamp down on sectarianism – it penalised football fans instead

The Offensive Behaviour at Football Act is well intentioned, but sets a worrying precedent.

By Ged Killen

Scottish Labour risks irrelevance if it doesn’t listen to voters

People in Scotland have used this election to send a clear message that they remain opposed to Brexit. Across…

By Ged Killen

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