Findlay accuses Swinney of misleading Parliament on pensions
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Oct, 13:42 · Archive
Russell Findlay has accused First Minister John Swinney of misleading Parliament after Swinney claimed that Scots were going to 'lose our pensions' under Labour. The accusation relates to Andy Burnham's plan to scrap the triple lock. Swinney has faced calls to 'correct the record' and been accused of 'peddling misinformation'.
Swinney has rejected the accusations, stating he has nothing to explain. The dispute centres on the implications of Labour's proposed changes to the pension system and whether Swinney's characterisation of their impact was accurate.
How it is being reported
- John Swinney rejects Tory claim he 'misled Scottish parliament' over UK pensionsThe National · 5 Oct, 13:08
- 'I have nothing to explain' John Swinney rejects accusations he misled Holyrood over pension reformDaily Record · 5 Oct, 13:05
- Russell Findlay accuses John Swinney of misleading Parliament with pensions claimThe National · 4 Oct, 13:27
In this story: Russell Findlay · John Swinney · Andy Burnham · Labour · Scotland
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