Labour and the Scottish National Party (SNP) have locked horns over former US President Donald Trump's recent comments on Scottish independence, with tensions escalating between the two parties.
Scottish Labour's Ian Murray, the shadow secretary of state for Scotland, accused SNP leader John Swinney of echoing Trump's divisive stance on the issue. The row erupted after Trump suggested during a campaign rally that Scotland might be better off independent—a remark that has reignited the constitutional debate.
Labour Slams SNP Over Trump's Remarks
Murray condemned the SNP for what he described as "aligning with Trump's inflammatory rhetoric," arguing that the party was exploiting the former president's comments to further its independence agenda. "It’s astonishing that the SNP would entertain the views of someone like Donald Trump, whose politics thrive on division," Murray stated.
Swinney Hits Back
In response, Swinney dismissed Murray's criticism as "desperate" and accused Labour of attempting to deflect attention from its own challenges. "The people of Scotland will decide their future, not Westminster politicians or foreign leaders," Swinney said, reaffirming the SNP's commitment to self-determination.
The spat comes as Labour seeks to regain ground in Scotland ahead of the next general election, while the SNP continues to push for a second independence referendum.
