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John Swinney: “We should all be very, very careful about what we say, because if we’re not we’re going to fall into the trap of the…”

On the recordJune 18, 2026
We should all be very, very careful about what we say, because if we’re not we’re going to fall into the trap of the right-wing, malevolent individuals who are determined to sow division in our society.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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Cautioning against divisive rhetoric in society.

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