- Nigel Farage “doesn’t care about Scotland”, Scotland’s first minister John Swinney has said, as the Reform UK leader heads north of the border in the final days of the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election campaign.
- The SNP and Labour are considered frontrunners in the by-election, triggered by Christina McKelvie's departure, but Reform has entered the mix ahead of the vote.
- SNP First Minister John Swinney has accused Nigel Farage of not caring about Scotland and bringing "racism and hatred" to the South Lanarkshire race, warning of the threat posed by Reform UK to Scottish values.
- Swinney promoted his government's achievements, such as free prescriptions and tuition, while criticising Labour and highlighting the SNP's commitment to Scotland's future.
- Stephen Flynn, SNP Westminster leader, said Farage is a danger to Scotland's energy and economic future, while Reform UK defended its pro-oil extraction stance, criticising the SNP's net-zero policies for hindering Scotland's economic potential.
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