Double by-election alert

The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson by DC Thomson

May 20, 202624:42News & Politics

Just when you thought it was safe to forget about the election, along come two more. The team looks at the upcoming Westminster by-elections in Aberdeen South, and in Abroath and Broughty Ferry. John Swinney is sworn in...

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