John Swinney said "The election campaign resulted in an SNP win. It resulted in the biggest gap between the SNP and our nearest opposition party (since devolution)." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 5, 2026

The election campaign resulted in an SNP win. It resulted in the biggest gap between the SNP and our nearest opposition party (since devolution).

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John Swinney

Scottish National Party

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Responding to criticism of the SNP's election campaign.

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