Jenny Gilruth, as Deputy First Minister, confirmed that the Scottish Government is actively planning major reforms to the local government structure across Scotland.
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Jenny Gilruth, as Deputy First Minister, confirmed that the Scottish Government is actively planning major reforms to the local government structure across Scotland.
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Jenny Gilruth
Scottish politician
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Scottish Government
devolved government of Scotland
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Scotland
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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