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SSPCA plans to remove ‘dedicated resources’ from islands

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Both votes SNP will harm independence movement

Jago Gibson is a Shetlander who moved back to the isles last year. He was very active in political organising and activism during his time down south, and has a keen interest in the upcoming Scottish parliament elections
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