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Emrys

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2. His wife, Elizabeth Quigley, suffers from multiple sclerosis

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #1)

Mon May 6, 2024, 08:36 AM

May 2024

John Swinney's wife Elizabeth reveals her ongoing battle not to let multiple sclerosis hold her back

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/john-swinneys-wife-elizabeth-ongoing-10698355

Last year, Swinney planned to retire to spend more time caring for her. He did mention in his declaration of intent to stand this time that it was involving a degree of personal sacrifice, but apparently he's discussed it with his family and they've decided they'll find ways to cope.

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