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flag Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney blames racism, economic hardship, and societal decline for Reform UK’s rise, stressing immigration is vital for Scotland’s economy.

flag Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said racism contributes to the rise of Reform UK, but also cited widespread public frustration over economic hardship and societal decline as key factors. flag Speaking on BBC Scotland’s Scotcast podcast, he rejected the party’s immigration policies, stressing that Scotland faces a critical shortage of working-age adults and needs migration to sustain its economy. flag Swinney warned that Reform UK’s approach would be a "disaster" for Scotland and emphasized the need for inclusive, pragmatic policies. flag Despite Reform UK’s growing support—potentially making it the second-largest party in the Scottish Parliament—Swinney maintained that immigration is essential and that far-right sentiments, while persistent, should not define national policy.

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