Mairi Gougeon remains as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs

It follows news leadership contender Kate Forbes turned down the role

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Mairi Gougeon remains as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs

It follows news leadership contender Kate Forbes turned down the role Mairi Gougeon will remain in place as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands following a Government reshuffle....

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