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Posted on November 12, 2019 by Don Roberto And Me

Think about this for a moment: “The alternative is to accept that Scotland’s fate would remain in the hands of others and that the Scottish people would relinquish their right to decide their own destiny.” Not the words of Don … Continue reading →

Posted in General Election, Independence, Kindness, Scottish National Party | Tagged Declaration for Independence | 3 Replies
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