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Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks

Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks
BBC Scotland Thursday 06 August 2026, 22:01 UTC 1 min read
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The former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.

The former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.
Sturgeon (ORG) Swinney (ORG) SNP (ORG)
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