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25/09/2014
Keith Brown MSP Announces Intention To Stand For Deputy Leadership Of SNP
Keith Brown, MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, has officially launched his campaign to become deputy leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP).
It comes after Nicola Sturgeon, deputy first minister of Scotland and deputy leader of the SNP announced she would seek to become the country's first minister and leader of the party.
According to reports, Stewart Hosie, MP for Dundee East, is also expected to announce his intention to contend the deputy role.
Mr Brown took to Twitter to state he wants to help the SNP chieve its two founding aims: Scottish independence, and to "further the interests of the people of Scotland".
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It comes after Nicola Sturgeon, deputy first minister of Scotland and deputy leader of the SNP announced she would seek to become the country's first minister and leader of the party.
According to reports, Stewart Hosie, MP for Dundee East, is also expected to announce his intention to contend the deputy role.
Mr Brown took to Twitter to state he wants to help the SNP chieve its two founding aims: Scottish independence, and to "further the interests of the people of Scotland".
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