Swinney Defends Campaign Amid Sturgeon Criticism | Glasgow News

John Swinney is defending his election campaign against criticism from former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who accused it of lacking vision and failing to connect with everyday Scots. Swinney’s cabinet fired back—Education Secretary Mairi McAllan called her remarks “nonsense,” while Health Secretary Angela Constance labeled them “incorrect” and praised Swinney as the best First Minister Scotland has had. Swinney emphasized the SNP’s landslide victory and the campaign’s focus on cost-of-living issues, noting he’s thrilled to lead with his own mandate. Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth added that while she respects Sturgeon’s opinion, she disagrees and remains focused on delivering for the people. The spat comes amid a fresh scandal: Sturgeon’s ex-husband is facing prison for embezzling party funds—a betrayal she says she was unaware of and deeply hurt by. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f832d2e255c813d