The SNP leader has made to a pitch to voters who have switched from SNP to Labour in the last year.
First Minister John Swinney has claimed the SNP he leads is to the “left” of Labour under Keir Starmer.
He said Scots are facing a “triple crisis” caused by austerity, Brexit and the cost of living, but claimed Labour offered little in the way of solutions. "Sir Keir won’t end the hated two-child benefit cap introduced by the Tories. How can a Labour Leader support a scrap on the cap for bankers’ bonuses but not of the abhorrent two-child cap? It is beyond comprehension."
“Sir Keir Starmer, once a proud Remainer, hasn’t just ditched his position - he’s now an avowed Brexiteer who pretends that Brexit can work.He claimed Labour offers no “reprieve” from the cost of living crisis and backs Tory tax and spending plans.Your one-stop shop for General Election 2024 news At the Daily Record, we'll be working tirelessly throughout the general election to keep you up to date.
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