SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK
Swinney said Reform UK will be excluded from cross-party talks as the SNP seeks support from the Greens and Liberal Democrats for key legislation.
- Following Thursday's election, First Minister John Swinney vowed to lock Reform UK out of governance, refusing to invite the party into St Andrew's House for cooperation talks as he builds a minority administration.
- Thursday's election results delivered a dramatic political shake-up, with Reform UK tying Labour on 17 seats each to become the main opposition while the SNP retained 58 seats as the largest party.
- Swinney argued the move ensures Scotland is "fully Farage-proofed" from Nigel Farage's influence, though Reform Scotland leader Malcolm Offord denounced it as a "disgraceful attempt" to silence voters.
- Emphasizing a "pro-independence mandate," Swinney insisted Holyrood requires powers before 2029 to decide Scotland's constitutional future, aiming to insulate decision-making from potential Westminster influence.
- Swinney noted that first ministers in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are now committed to fundamental constitutional change, warning Westminster that the so-called "Celtic fringe" is poised to become center stage.
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Scottish First Minister John Swinney wants Scotland to become independent before the next British parliamentary elections in 2029. He wants to prevent...
After the Labour Party's debacle in the UK's regional elections, Prime Minister Swinney reiterates his call for Scotland's independence. His country must be protected from "the election of a Farage government."
After the Labour Party's debacle in the UK's regional elections, Scottish leader John Swinney renewed his call for independence for his part of the country. "Nigel Farage is now galloping towards Downing Street," said Swinney on Saturday with a view to the head of the right-wing populist Reform UK party.The prospect of a government led by Reform UK is very likely. "As an independent country, we must be protected from being affected and influence…
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