Swinney Denies ‘Running Scared’ of Defending Record as He Skips TV Debate

John Swinney 'not running scared' as SNP leader to skip TV debate

John Swinney has denied claims he is “running scared” of a TV debate after it was confirmed he would miss Question Time on Thursday

Swinney denies ‘running scared’ of defending record as he skips TV debate

The First Minister said he will be replaced on Question Time this week by Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan.

Why John Swinney is dodging Question Time as SNP leader hides from scrutiny

The First Minister is refusing to defend the Scottish Government's record on prime time BBC TV as he won't be on Question Time in Aberdeen, putting up Mairi McAllan for a grilling instead.

SNP hit back after Labour claim party 'running scared' of Question Time

THE SNP have hit back at Scottish Labour after Jackie Baillie accused the party of "running scared" of a Question Time debate this week.

John Swinney 'running scared' of Holyrood election debate

Other party leaders are signed-up for the BBC Question Time special due to be broadcast this week.