John Swinney criticizes Anas Sarwar for leaving open the possibility of working with Nigel Farage's Reform UK, fearing it would allow Farage to influence Scottish politics. Swinney insists on shutting the door on any cooperation with Farage, while Sarwar maintains he will not form coalitions but considers individual policies on a case-by-case basis.
John Swinney has accused Anas Sarwar of “opening the door” for Nigel Farage in a “desperate” bid to become First Minister .
Sarwar could become FM if the anti-immigration Reform UK wins seats and backs him in the vote to be First Minister. Sarwar this week ruled out working with Reform, defined as “coalitions or agreements”, but critics fear this wording does not preclude a backroom deal in the vote to become FM. Swinney explained what a vote for the SNP at the next election would mean: “There will be no cooperation with Reform with the SNP. None whatsoever.
Swinney said he agreed Reform UK fan the flames of racial tension, adding: “They are populists with damaging ideas.” He continued: “Farage is somebody that divides and I won’t have anything to do with it.”
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