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Hepburn

[hep-burn]

noun

  1. Audrey, 1929–93, U.S. actress, born in Belgium.

  2. Katharine, 1909–2003, U.S. actress.



Hepburn

/ ˈhɛpˌbɜːn /

noun

  1. Audrey. 1929–93, US actress, born in Belgium. Her films include Roman Holiday (1955), Funny Face (1957), and My Fair Lady (1964)

  2. Katharine. 1907–2003, US film actress, whose films include The Philadelphia Story (1940), Adam's Rib (1949), The African Queen (1951), The Lion in Winter (1968) for which she won an Oscar, and On Golden Pond (1981)

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Ross initially made the allegation about Hepburn's behaviour at the end of First Minister's Questions on Thursday.

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It followed an incident on Wednesday in which Ross alleged Hepburn swore aggressively and grabbed him as he was leaving the chamber following an exchange about "out of control" seagulls.

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In a letter of response, Swinney said he accepted Hepburn's resignation with "much personal regret".

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Calling for "swift and transparent action" on the issue, he says: "I fear for other colleagues who may be exposed to this behaviour if Mr Hepburn continues in his position of power within your government."

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The former Scottish Tory leader said he would report Parliamentary Business Minister Jamie Hepburn to police over an alleged confrontation on Wednesday.

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