Scotland can't legally block US planes from Prestwick, John Swinney says

John Swinney to meet UK minister over US military use of Prestwick Airport

John Healey, UK Defence Secretary, has said that the UK Government will discuss the US military's use of the Scottish Government-owned Prestwick Airport.

Ministers will meet Swinney on US military use of Prestwick Airport, says Healey

The Defence Secretary also said the Scottish Government-owned airport is not being used for strike operations on Iran.

Scotland can't legally block US planes from Prestwick, John Swinney says

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