UK: SNP APPOINTS SWINNEY AS NEW LEADER
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The Scottish National Party (SNP) has appointed John Swinney, a hardline supporter of Scottish independence, as its new leader. Swinney won the leadership contest by defeating Alex Neil, the SNP's social security spokesman, by a margin of 547 votes to 268. Swinney argued that the SNP was now at the centre stage of Scottish politics, and that he had the opportunity to lead the country to full independence.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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Politicians still cannot see themselves as others do
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Issues concerning political party funding in the UK are discussed. The fact that parties are increasingly forced to offer seats in the House of Lords in return for donations is highlighted.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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My verdict on the Tory leader? Well, at least he's keeping silent...
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UK Conservative party leader Iain Duncan Smith has benefited from a period of silence on key issues such as UK membership of European monetary union. It will be some time before the party is truly ready to engage with voters.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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