Swinney says he and Sturgeon ‘still friends’ despite election campaign criticism

John Swinney said he and Nicola Sturgeon remain friends (PA) -

John Swinney has said he spoke to Nicola Sturgeon over the summer and they remain friends, despite her criticism of the SNP’s election campaign earlier this year.

Asked about his predecessor’s comments on Sunday, the First Minister said he won the Scottish Parliament election in May “commandingly”.