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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Abbi Garton-Crosbie

UNBELIEVABLE: John swinney looks forward to constructive talks with andy burnham on independence | History Defined

John Swinney has said he would run to be the first prime minister of an independent Scotland (Image: PA)

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he looks forward to "constructive conversations" with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on making Scottish independence happen.

Swinney congratulated Burnham in a statement following the Makerfield MP officially becoming Prime Minister on Monday.

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