Joanna Cherry criticized John Swinney's leadership and advocated for Scottish independence following Nicola Sturgeon's departure from the SNP.
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Joanna Cherry criticized John Swinney's leadership and advocated for Scottish independence following Nicola Sturgeon's departure from the SNP.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Allison Graham and Joanna Cherry spoke together at an independence supporters gathering on October 25, 2026.Sub-event
Cherry challenges Swinney's leadership and pushes for independence after Sturgeon's exit.1 source
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Joanna Cherry
Scottish politician and lawyer (born 1966)
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John Swinney
Scottish politician (born 1964)
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Nicola Sturgeon
First Minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023
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Scotland
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom