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Revealed: Swinney demanded briefing from NHS Fife over Sandie Peggie press statement

First Minister Swinney sought a formal briefing after NHS Fife’s statement linked threats to a gender-critical group, sparking legal scrutiny and public criticism, officials confirmed.

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Emails released through FOI show First Minister John Swinney asked civil servants for a briefing after NHS Fife’s controversial statement during…

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John Swinney demanded answers from NHS Fife over Sandie Peggie case

The First Minister has so far refused to comment on the ongoing employment tribunal, but he did order his Scottish Government officials to seek a briefing about the controversial media statement published in July.

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Revealed: Swinney demanded briefing from NHS Fife over Sandie Peggie press statement

Emails released through FOI show First Minister John Swinney asked civil servants for a briefing after NHS Fife’s controversial statement during…

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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Monday, October 27, 2025.
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