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Voting to begin next week on next SNP leader and FM

The result of the ballot will be announced at the end of the month

By Ewan Petrie

10th Mar 2023

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SNP members will begin casting their votes next week to decide Scotland’s next First Minister.

The 3 candidates clashed over issues including buffer zones outside abortion clinics last night in their second TV debate of the campaign.

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