'Rooting out predators is more important than independence', says John Swinney

'Rooting out predators is more important than independence', says John Swinney

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he is sending a message to SNP members that rooting out predators is more important than independence...

Swinney: Rooting out predators from party is more important than independence

The SNP leader was speaking after a candidate was sacked over claims she did not act on allegations about sex offender Jordan Linden. First Minister John Swinney is sending a message to SNP members that rooting out predators is more important than independence, he has said. Mr Swinney’s comments come after he sacked a candidate for Holyrood over allegations she did not pass on complaints against former North Lanarkshire Council leader Jordan Lin…