What on earth has the Conservative Party become, but a bunch of skivers in this Parliament?
John Swinney: “What on earth has the Conservative Party become, but a bunch of skivers in this Parliament?”
On the recordJune 18, 2026
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
During First Minister's Questions addressing the Scottish Conservatives.
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