Gordon Brown has threatened to stand for election to the Scottish Parliament over Alex Salmond’s ‘lies’ about the NHS. The former Prime Minister said he would make a dramatic return to frontline politics north of the border to tackle the SNP head on. His announcement prompted speculation that the former prime minister – who would be a significant figure compared to the those currently representing Labour in Scotland – might even seek to succeed Mr Salmond as Scotland’s leader. The former Prime Minister, who is still an MP in Westminster, said: ‘I say this to Mr Salmond himself. If he continues to peddle this deception then I will want to join Johann Lamont in fighting him and securing the return of a Labour Government as quickly as possible.’
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Former Prime Minister said he would not tolerate SNP 'lies' about the NHS
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He said he would 'join' Labour's leader in Scotland Johann Lamont
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Mr Brown pledged to fight SNP to secure 'return of Labour' in Holyrood
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SNP has cut funding for the NHS by more than the Tories, figures reveal
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Institute of Fiscal Studies said 'Scottish NHS is already in Scottish hands'
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