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John Swinney: the election interview

SNP leader and First Minister John Swinney speaks to Martin Geissler ahead of May鈥檚 Holyrood election.

John Swinney has been SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland since 2024.

He talks to Martin about feeling the 鈥渓ove of God鈥 and why he believes racism partly explains the popularity of Nigel Farage鈥檚 Reform UK.

Scotcast is the 91福利社鈥檚 Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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