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John Swinney is dictating the political narrative ahead of the Holyrood election

John Swinney is dictating the political narrative ahead of the Holyrood election

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the First Minister has set the terms of the debate and it is up to Anas Sarwar to advance an alternative vision.

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