Records published drug death statistics in Scotland, showing the rate is higher than in England, alongside a political challenge to John Swinney.
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Records published drug death statistics in Scotland, showing the rate is higher than in England, alongside a political challenge to John Swinney.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Douglas Alexander urged John Swinney to prioritize the drug crisis in Scotland.Sub-event
Drug death statistics published in Scotland show higher rates than England, while Marra challenges Swinney's leadership.1 source
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Scotland
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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John Swinney
Scottish politician (born 1964)
Related events
- National Records of Scotland collects data on drug deaths in Scotland, leading the government to implement policy to address the ongoing drug crisis.
- Michael Marra advocated for cost of living support and discussed cooperation on drug reform in Scotland.
- John Swinney supports drug decriminalisation measures, while Russell Findlay criticizes his stance on drug policies.