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Scotland's papers: Swinney urges 'dump Trump' and Salmond probe delay • Mar. 1, 2025, 10:30 PM ET (BBC)
Salmond planned Independence town - Alba Party candidate • Feb. 21, 2025, 3:25 AM ET (BBC)

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Born December 31, 1954 • Linlithgow • Scotland
Died October 12, 2024 (aged 69) • Ohrid • North Macedonia
Title / Office House of Commons (2015-2017), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1987-2010), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Alba Party • Scottish National Party

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