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SNP deliberately killing working-class people in ‘genocide’, says Reform deputy

Thomas Kerr said Scotland’s drug-death toll reflects incompetence or deliberate action, as ministers rejected his claims and defended their treatment and rehabilitation plans.

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Thomas Kerr said he held the Scottish Government responsible for the death of his father in 2016.

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Thomas Kerr branded ‘deeply irresponsible’ over claim SNP committing ‘genocide’

Thomas Kerr has been branded 'deeply irresponsible' by the SNP after claiming the Scottish Government it committing a 'genocide' and is 'deliberately killing' working-class people

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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SNP killing working-class people in ‘genocide’, says Reform deputy in extraordinary claim

Drugs minister Maree Todd described Mr Kerr’s comments as “entirely untrue” and his language as “deeply irresponsible”.

·Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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SNP deliberately killing working-class people in ‘genocide’, says Reform deputy

Thomas Kerr said he held the Scottish Government responsible for the death of his father in 2016.

·London, United Kingdom
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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