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“The political spectrum is not linear but circular. In my experience the extreme left always ends up rubbing shoulders with the extreme right. They are philosophically blood brothers.”

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Jimmy Reid was a distinguished Scottish politician and trade unionist, recognized for his significant contributions to the Scottish Labour Party and the nation's education sector. Born on July 9, 1932, in Glasgow, Scotland, Reid served as a trade unionist and later as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP). His career spanned several decades, during which he advocated for social justice and education reform. Reid passed away on August 10, 2010. more

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