John Swinney said "I think people would expect the First Minister to go and represent the country for the first time in 28 years that we're in the World Cup." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 12, 2026

I think people would expect the First Minister to go and represent the country for the first time in 28 years that we're in the World Cup.

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John Swinney

Scottish National Party

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Responding to criticism about his trip to the World Cup.

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