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‘Absurd’ no longer an option: Simpson defends 'costly and complex' plan to sack MSPs

‘Absurd’ no longer an option: Simpson defends 'costly and complex' plan to sack MSPs

Graham Simpson says his plan to let voters sack MSPs is ‘fair and proportionate’, despite concerns over cost and complexity.

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