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John Swinney's World Cup Jolly Cost the Taxpayer Almost £100k

The trips included business-class flights for John Swinney and two aides, while the government said they supported trade talks and the national team.

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Taxypayers have been landed with a bill of nearly £100,000 for John Swinney and another SNP minister to attend the World Cup to cheer on Scotland.

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Scottish Prime Minister John Swinney had to give explanations because he used over £45,000 (approximately £52,500) of public funds for business class flights made by him and two high-ranking advisors at this year's U.S. World Cup. The politician went to Boston...

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dailymail.com broke the news on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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