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I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views - Forbes

I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views - Forbes
BBC UK Thursday 02 July 2026, 22:04 UTC 1 min read
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The former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage.

The former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage.
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