US EditionJohn Swinney Accuses Nigel Farage of 'Racism' as by-Election Blows Reign Down on Hamilton
- During the campaign for the June 5, 2025 by-election to choose a new MSP for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse area, John Swinney accused Nigel Farage of promoting racism.
- The by-election followed the death of Christina McKelvie and intensified as Reform UK and SNP emerged as the main contenders, with Labour falling behind.
- Campaign controversies included a Reform UK advert accusing Labour leader Anas Sarwar of prioritizing Pakistani communities and wide accusations of Farage’s politics fostering hatred and division.
- Swinney emphasized the importance of alerting voters in the area to the risks associated with Farage’s candidacy, warning that a Farage victory could lead to NHS privatization and efforts to weaken the Scottish Parliament.
- The by-election's outcome could advance Reform UK’s influence in Scotland, while raising concerns about rising divisive politics amidst Labour’s decline in this contest.
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Anti-Reform protesters target Nigel Farage event after John Swinney accused of 'incitement'
Nigel Farage has accused Scottish First Minister John Swinney of being "inciteful" after the SNP renewed its attack against the Reform UK leader.Farage and Swinney have traded barbs in recent weeks as voters in Hamilton prepare for a crunch by-election.Reform UK and the SNP believe the contest is a two-way fight, with Labour being reduced to a dismal third place.However, Swinney's criticisms of Farage stem from Reform's "racist" advert against S…
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