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Heard the one about the MSP who's a stand-up comic?

Voters are always moaning that the country's run by a bunch of jokers. But wise-cracking MSP Mark McDonald is actually moonlighting as a real-life comedian. The 31-year-old SNP politician loves doing stand-up as much as standing for elections.

Graeme Donohoe, The Scottish Sun, 1st May 2012

Scotland elects a real joker: The first comedian MSP

Comedian Mark McDonald has been elected to the Scottish Parliament.

Jay Ricahrdson, Chortle, 6th May 2011

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