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On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Alex Salmond launching his new party, Alba, the implications for Scottish voters, and whether Salmond's return to the political arena is appropriate. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at a weekend of briefings about a potential reshuffle to Keir Starmer's top team.
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People discussed in this episode
Alex Salmond
Nicola Sturgeon
Keir Starmer
Anneliese Dodds
Boris Johnson
Topics discussed in this episode
SNP
Scotland
Scottish Independence
UK
Alba Party
Labour Party
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