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Burnham showed 'lack of knowledge' about Scotland - Swinney

Burnham showed 'lack of knowledge' about Scotland - Swinney
BBC Scotland Wednesday 01 July 2026, 09:35 UTC 1 min read
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The first minister has criticised the Labour MP after he suggested power north of the border was too centralised.

The first minister has criticised the Labour MP after he suggested power north of the border was too centralised.
Burnham (ORG) Scotland (LOCATION) the Labour MP (ORG)
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