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The MSP for North East Fife tells us what swayed his opinion while the debate plays out across Scotland and in all parts of the UK.

We also hear what’s in store for his party’s upcoming conference in Inverness

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We speak with Willie Rennie, the former Scottish Lib Dem leader, on his decision to go public in support of assisted dying proposals.

The MSP for North East Fife tells us what swayed his opinion while the debate plays out across Scotland and in all parts of the UK.

We also hear what’s in store for his party’s upcoming conference in Inverness