Sarwar accuses Swinney of 'dishonest' by-election campaign
Published: 6/8/2025

Scottish Labour leader accuses John Swinney of a "dishonest" campaign in Holyrood by-election, alleging SNP tactics pushed voters toward Reform UK. Labour's unexpected win in Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse saw Davy Russell secure the seat. Swinney defended his party's approach citing Labour's vote decrease and SNP surge for Reform UK, while also hinting at a cabinet reshuffle post-defeat. Anas Sarwar criticized the SNP campaign, calling it lacking in ambition and disconnected from people's everyday struggles in Scotland.