Party leaders make pitches to Scots as they hit campaign trail
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“Scotland's political leaders are hitting the campaign trail ahead of May's Holyrood election.”
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“In 2021, the SNP returned 64 seats, just one short of a majority.”
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“The SNP is aiming to win its fifth consecutive Scottish election.”
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“Polling suggests the party's popularity has dipped since Nicola Sturgeon's time in charge.”
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“John Swinney pledged to improve NHS performance, help first-time home buyers with a £10,000 grant, and expand free childcare.”
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“The SNP leader said that if his party won a majority, it would deliver Scotland's right to decide its constitutional future in a referendum.”
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“A second referendum would have to be signed off by the UK government, which has repeatedly refused to countenance another vote.”
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“John Swinney claimed an SNP majority would 'lock Nigel Farage out of any influence' at Holyrood.”
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“Anas Sarwar has positioned himself as the leading candidate to replace Swinney as first minister.”
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“Scottish Labour's party seemed on track to sweep aside the SNP after a landslide victory in the 2024 UK general election.”
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“Recent polling suggests the party is in a battle for second place.”
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“The Scottish Greens returned a record eight MSPs in 2021.”
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“The Scottish Greens are aiming higher this year, though they face stiff competition on regional list ballots.”
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“The Scottish Greens replaced co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater with Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay.”
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“The Scottish Liberal Democrats are hoping to improve on their return from 2021, when they gained four seats.”
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“Reform UK has never had an MSP elected to Holyrood before.”
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“Four of the Reform UK candidates have dropped out, including Linda Holt and Stuart Niven.”
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“Reform UK councillor Thomas Kerr mentioned vetting issues exist within the party.”
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“Reform UK leader Malcolm Offord declared his intention to become first minister.”
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