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John Swinney says Jackie Baillie 'epitomises smears' amid fiery Peter Murrell clash

Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie (left) and First Minister John Swinney (Image: PA)

FIRST Minister John Swinney accused a Tory MSP of misleading parliament and Scottish Labour depute leader Jackie Baillie of lacking “decent respect” amid a heated Holyrood debate on the fallout from Peter Murrell’s guilty plea.

On Monday, the former SNP chief executive had admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the party over the course of 12 years, and on Tuesday, MSPs were granted an urgent question on the case in the Scottish parliament.

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