Swinney keen to work with fellow nationalist devolved leaders in UK

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Scottish National Party (SNP) leader John Swinney announces plans to collaborate with the nationalist leaders of Wales and Northern Ireland to oppose Labour's policies effectively. Their concerted efforts aim to ensure that their regions' voices are prominent amid the increasing cost of living issues.

SNP leader wants to ensure voices of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ‘are heard loud and clear’ John Swinney has said he plans to work with the nationalist first ministers in Wales and Northern Ireland in a coordinated opposition to Labour’s policies on the cost of living and UK government spending. The Scottish National party leader said he had spoken to Michelle O’Neill, the Sinn Féin first minister of Northern Ireland, on Friday night after she had called to congratulate him on his party’s “emphatic” victory in the Holyrood elections. Continue reading...