Overview

• Swinney highlights austerity, Brexit, and cost-of-living crisis as key issues imposed by Westminster.
• He accuses both Labour and Conservative parties of failing to address Scotland's core concerns.
• Swinney underscores SNP's achievements, including free prescriptions and abolition of university tuition fees.
• Scottish Conservatives and Labour criticize SNP's focus on independence over public service improvements.
• Polling shows SNP facing significant challenges, with Labour gaining ground in Scotland.