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Leader falls on sword following budget failure

The SNP leader of Dumfries & Galloway Council has quit after his party’s budget failed to pass.

The SNP leader of Dumfries & Galloway Council has quit after his party's budget failed to pass.

Stephen Thompson announced he was standing down as convener immediately after rival Conservative budget proposals were passed in a council vote.

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