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SNP Leader Slams 'Racist' Ad Ahead of Byelection

5/27/2025

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SNP leader John Swinney condemned a Reform UK advertisement aimed at Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar as "racist," accusing it of distorting Sarwar's remarks about Pakistani representation. In response, both the SNP and Labour have filed complaints with Meta. Tensions rise as the byelection for Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse approaches on June 5, 2023.

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SNP leader John Swinney condemned a Reform UK advertisement aimed at Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar as "racist," accusing it of distorting Sarwar's remarks about Pakistani representation. In response, both the SNP and Labour have filed complaints with Meta. Tensions rise as the byelection for Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse approaches on June 5, 2023.