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- ↑ Porter, Andrew (27 June 2008). "Labour MP David Marshall to quit causing Brown more by-election woe". London: Telegraph. Archived from the original on 30 June 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2008.
- ↑ Russell, Ben (30 June 2008). "Glasgow MP to stand down on doctor's advice". London: Independent. Retrieved 3 July 2008.
- ↑ Manor of Northstead Archived 2008-07-23 at the Wayback Machine , HM Treasury Press Release 30 June 2008.