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News / Laura Alderman

Laura Alderman

Political Reporter

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Laura is STV News' Political Reporter based in Edinburgh, having previously worked in STV’s Aberdeen newsroom and with ITV News in London. Her work includes covering multiple UK, Scottish and local elections and she reports extensively on the social care sector and social affairs.

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