3 weeks ago, on 24th March, the U.K. Govt sent a courteous, well written and reasoned response to John Swinney. On 12th April, the FM misrepresented it to media, the Scot Labour leader sided with her yet again. Her fans then also leapt on the bandwagon, spreading misinformation
More than a week before, on 16th March, @JohnSwinney stood up during a speech and spat out words that could only be designed to inflame the situation.
@JohnSwinney himself confirmed in Holyrood debate on 16th March that he received a letter on 4th March, asking that clarification be inserted removing WM legislation was removed. No John, we’re not surprised you refused to deal in an adult manner.
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