Swinney reaches out - but gives Reform cold shoulder

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'How the SNP won the Scottish election' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nk7107Victorious SNP leader John Swinney (pictured) says he will talk to all opposition parties except Reform UK in the coming days. We ask the BBC's Lynsey Bews how the SNP will govern after falling short of a majority in the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. And Martin Geissler reflects on hosting a marathon BBC results show. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins.Get in touch: [email protected]

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