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Politics
Craig Paton

Scottish Labour should be allowed to debate different ideas, says McConnell

Former first minister Jack McConnell spoke ahead of Andy Burnham assuming power (Robert Perry/PA) - (PA Archive)

Scottish Labour should debate different ideas after its catastrophic result in May’s Holyrood election, former first minister Jack McConnell has said.

Lord McConnell – the last Labour first minister – has said he hopes Andy Burnham’s rise to the leadership at a UK level will change the party in Scotland and allow for a radical shake-up.

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