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Tory MSP defects to Reform and appeals to ex-colleagues open to ‘fresh thinking’

Tory MSP defects to Reform and appeals to ex-colleagues open to ‘fresh thinking’

Graham Simpson also said no ‘backroom deal’ has been made for him to become Reform’s leader north of the border.

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