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Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics'

Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics'
BBC Scotland Thursday 20 August 2026, 15:25 UTC 1 min read
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Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.

Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.
British (ORG) Michael Marra (PERSON) Joe Fagan (PERSON) Anas Sarwar (PERSON)
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