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Swinney says Scottish and UK relations 'haemorrhaged' with Douglas Alexander

Swinney says Scottish and UK relations 'haemorrhaged' with Douglas Alexander
BBC Scotland Wednesday 22 July 2026, 12:38 UTC 1 min read
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced on Monday that Douglas Alexander would remain as Scottish Secretary in his government.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced on Monday that Douglas Alexander would remain as Scottish Secretary in his government.
Swinney (ORG) Scottish (ORG) UK (LOCATION) Douglas Alexander (PERSON) Andy Burnham (PERSON)
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