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Starmer ‘fighting for his career’ amid ‘chaos’ at Westminster, John Swinney says

John Swinney said the row over Peter Mandelson’s appointment has deepened questions about Keir Starmer’s judgment as Labour trails the SNP in Scotland.

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The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister is campaigning in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

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'Empty vessels': John Swinney slams Scottish Labour MPs amid Keir Starmer 'chaos'

John Swinney has slammed Scottish Labour MPs as they fail to criticise Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

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Daily RecordDaily Record
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Keir Starmer has 'severely damaged' Scottish Labour election campaign

The SNP leader described the UK Labour Government as a "shambles" and being in "chaos" following the latest row over Peter Mandelson.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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Keir Starmer is 'weak, desperate and fighting for his career', says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has contrasted his “reliable, experienced” leadership in Scotland with the “absolute chaos” in Westminster, where he said the…

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Starmer ‘fighting for his career’ amid ‘chaos’ at Westminster, John Swinney says

The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister is campaigning in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

·London, United Kingdom
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