Swinney: Scotland must be alive to the threat of Farage after English elections

First Minister John Swinney said he would confront Nigel Farage and his ‘divisive’ politics (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

Scotland must be “alive” to the “threat” of Nigel Farage, the First Minister has said, after Reform UK’s strong performance in England’s local elections.

John Swinney accused Labour and the Conservatives of making a “fundamental mistake” by “cosying up” to the right-wing party.