John Swinney accused of 'playing party politics with national defence' after making 'irresponsible' warning over threats from Russia

Daily Mail - Oct 30, 2026

John Swinney's warnings that Scotland is being left exposed to Russian threats were branded 'irresponsible and unfounded' by Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.

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