Scottish Election 2021: Simple guide to the Glasgow regional list
There will be a number of issues for the candidates to consider in the Glasgow region.
13:34, 3 MAY 2021
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Glasgow s regional list could go a long way to who ends up finishing as the biggest opposition party to the SNP in the Scottish Parliament.
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