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Mhairi Black Reveals Struggles with Depression in Westminster – and Takes a Jab at Nicola Sturgeon!

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Former SNP MP Mhairi Black has spoken candidly about her battle with depression and how her time at Westminster took a devastating toll on her mental health. In a BBC documentary, Being Me Again, which aired today, Black reflected on the pressures of life as an MP, admitting that the job left her struggling with anxiety and depression.

Her father, Alan, became emotional as he recalled witnessing her breakdown while she was in London, saying, “She just broke down, really broke down. And it was hard to watch”, reported Daily Record.

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