Swinney backs Flynn in ferry gas leak row and says 'nobody's perfect'

BBC UK Friday 09 October 2026, 17:27 UTC 1 min read

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The first minister says he has confidence in his transport secretary, who denies being briefed about the ferry incident.

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Swinney backs Flynn in ferry gas leak row and says 'nobody's perfect'

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