Swinney faces accusations over pension reform claims

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Oct, 19:08 · Archive

John Swinney has been accused of misleading Holyrood on UK Government pension reforms.

First Minister John Swinney has faced accusations that he misled Holyrood on the UK Government's pension reforms. He has defended his position, saying he has 'nothing to explain' and has continued to make claims that Scots will lose their pensions as a result of the reforms.

Swinney has maintained his stance despite the accusations. The Daily Mail reports that he has 'doubled down' on the claims rather than backing away from them.

Swinney faces accusations over pension reform claims — Image: Daily Mail

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'Arrogant' John Swinney refuses to back down on pension claimsDaily Mail · 5 Oct, 18:44
Swinney has ‘nothing to explain’ over accusations of misleading HolyroodEvening Standard · 5 Oct, 13:51
Swinney has ‘nothing to explain’ over accusations of misleading HolyroodEvening Standard · 5 Oct, 12:13

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