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News •

June by-election date set in McKelvie's Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse seat. • Apr. 15, 2025, 5:56 AM ET (BBC)
Scotland’s ageing and unhealthy population could shatter SNP budget • Apr. 8, 2025, 11:00 AM ET (The Telegraph)
SNP minister Christina McKelvie dies aged 57 • Mar. 27, 2025, 5:53 AM ET (BBC)
Christina McKelvie: John Swinney leads tributes to SNP minister • Mar. 27, 2025, 5:24 AM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As SNP
Date 1934 - present
Areas Of Involvement sovereignty
Related People Humza Yousaf • Alex Salmond • Nicola Sturgeon • Compton Mackenzie

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