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Doddie 'will call me a big Jessie' says tearful MSP
MSP Brian Whittle has paid an emotional tribute to his friend Doddie Weir, who was diagnosed with MND.
Speaking during a debate in he Scottish Parliament, a clearly upset Mr Whittle said: "He's going to call me a big Jessie".
The former Scotland international, who earned 61 caps, announced his diagnosis to raise awareness of the condition for Global MND Awareness Day on Tuesday.
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