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ALL Britain’s political parties have their differences over the Europe referendum, it would seem.
Even the Greens’ English and Welsh parliamentarians are split over the issue, with Jenny Jones initially joining Vote Leave and penning an op-ed piece for a recent Guardian calling for a Leave vote. Possibly only Ukip has a united front to display.
Here in Scotland, though, the perception of a solid Remain vote from the SNP is cracking as the previously immutable bloc begins to show signs of strain.
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