Scottish First Minister Calls for Fresh Start
John Swinney, Scottish First Minister, rallies the SNP faithful ahead of next year's Holyrood elections, blaming the cost-of-living crisis on successive "Thatcherite" administrations.
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Mr Swinney's speech emphasized the SNP's core policy, urging a fresh start and a fifth term. He attributed the cost-of-living crisis to both the Labour government and previous "Thatcherite" administrations.
- Cost-of-living crisis blamed on successive administrations
- SNP's core policy emphasized in Mr Swinney's speech
Author's summary: John Swinney seeks a fresh start for Scotland.