John Swinney advocated for Northern Ireland independence and promoted this goal with Sinn Féin, facing criticism from peers like Russell Findlay and Harriet Cross.
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What happened
John Swinney advocated for Northern Ireland independence and promoted this goal with Sinn Féin, facing criticism from peers like Russell Findlay and Harriet Cross.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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John Swinney
Scottish politician (born 1964)
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Northern Ireland
part of the United Kingdom situated on the island of Ireland
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- John Swinney is leading the independence campaign strategy in Scotland.