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Humza Yousaf to reject pact with Alex Salmond's Alba party - despite it holding key to his fate

Sky News Sunday, 28 April 2024
Humza Yousaf will refuse to enter an electoral pact with Alex Salmond's party that could have seen the SNP step aside in some Scottish seats, Sky News understands.
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