John Swinney rejects Andy Burnham's claims regarding his understanding of Scottish regional issues and distances.

The entities involved

• Andy Burnham →

  British politician (born 1970)

  • Miatta Fahnbulleh decides on Rosebank oilfield approval, leading to a clash with Andy Burnham over climate policy.Fri 23:18
  • The Prime Minister's scheme is facing criticism from Claire Waxman, who warns it risks creating a 'doom-loop'.Fri 21:32
• John Swinney →

  Scottish politician (born 1964)

  • Political figures discuss energy policy and oil projects, including the introduction of a windfall tax during Boris Johnson's term, criticism from John Swinney, and opposition to oil field plans.Fri 18:28
  • Scottish Government budget supports cultural bodies like the National Theatre of Scotland and Royal Scottish National Orchestra.Fri 17:15

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• Burnham visits Lanarkshire to discuss devolution while Alexander supports his offer to the Scottish Government, seeking to persuade Swinney to share power.Oct 15
• John Swinney wrote to Andy Burnham demanding fund ringfencing for Scotland, referencing the Jackdaw gas field off Aberdeen.Oct 21
• Pro-independence leaders from Scotland and Wales discussed the future of nations, with Swinney criticizing Westminster and Burnham suggesting a new vote.Sep 12
• Andy Burnham suggests that referendum conditions apply to Scotland, referencing the Good Friday Agreement and facing questioning from Chris Law.Sep 9
• John Swinney was pressed during First Minister's Questions regarding his backing of the Rosebank oil development.Oct 31