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SNP Wins, Falls Short; Swinney Bars Reform UK from Talks

5/11/2026

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John Swinney barred Reform UK from talks and will meet with Holyrood party leaders except Reform UK before week’s re-election vote.
The SNP won the May 11, 2026 election but fell seven seats short of a majority, vote share down 10% in constituencies and over 13% in regions versus 2021.
Reform UK deputy leader Thomas Kerr called the plan posturing while Greens co-leader Ross Greer said party will work with the SNP but excludes Reform UK.

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John Swinney barred Reform UK from talks and will meet with Holyrood party leaders except Reform UK before week’s re-election vote.
The SNP won the May 11, 2026 election but fell seven seats short of a majority, vote share down 10% in constituencies and over 13% in regions versus 2021.
Reform UK deputy leader Thomas Kerr called the plan posturing while Greens co-leader Ross Greer said party will work with the SNP but excludes Reform UK.