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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Steph Brawn

Independence activist reflects on 'turning point' victory in Make Me Prime Minister

SCOTTISH independence activist Kelly Given said winning her first battle on Channel 4’s Make Me Prime Minister was a “turning point” after lacking confidence during filming.

Given, 25, lapped up the chance to prove herself as an alternative UK Government leader in Tuesday’s show as she was handed the task of creating a policy to tackle the obesity epidemic.

With her and her team’s idea of offering free school meals to all school pupils funded by a rise in corporation tax, she managed to see off rival ex-footballer Holly Morgan as she secured more than 60% of the studio audience’s vote.

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