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Sturgeon 'should be replaced if there's a candidate' says expert
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The Scottish Government Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Shadow Chancellor Alison Thewliss MP and Scottish National Party (SNP) Westminster leader Ian Blackford have all called for Scotland to have greater fiscal autonomy in order to be able to fully recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Blackford said over the summer: "The UK faces the worst health and economic emergency in decades – and it requires an unprecedented response. “It is absolutely vital that the Scottish Parliament has the financial powers and funds necessary to fuel a strong recovery and protect Scotland’s Budget.