Jim Murphy
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James Francis Murphy is a Scottish former politician who served as Leader of the Scottish Labour Party from 2014 to 2015 and Secretary of State for Scotland from 2008 to 2010. He was Member of Parliam
Official portrait, c. 2008
Blair McDougall
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Blair McDougall is a Scottish politician and former political adviser who has served as the Member of Parliament for East Renfrewshire since 2024. A member of the Scottish Labour Party, he has served
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…East Renfrewshire seat to the SNP's Kirsten Oswald, leading to calls for his resignation. Murphy, his chief of staff John McTernan and strategy head Blair McDougall were criticised for their role in Labour's defeat. Criticism was made of Labour party resources in Scotland being assigned to favoured candidates such…
Official portrait, 2025
2024 MP portrait of Blair McDougall