SNP: Disrespectful to have election in school holidays, says Swinney

SNP leader John Swinney says “not a moment’s thought” was given by the Conservatives to hold the general election during Scotland’s school holidays.

While Mr Swinney said he welcomed the General Election, he added it was an act of disrespect and showed “contempt” the government had for Scotland to hold it on 4 July.

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